Source: Christian Aid Mission, February 12, 2026
At least 50 believers have been arrested in Yemen in recent months as persecution against Christians here increases, particularly against those from a Muslim background. The recent wave of arrests is something not seen here in years, and an indigenous ministry that supports Yemeni believers through online channels has received reports of not only increasing imprisonments, but also intense pressure on those who are arrested to provide information on other believers. Now, this ministry requests your prayers.
“Because of harsh punishment, information is being forced out of them,” the ministry leader said. “As a result, the arrests keep spreading. Families are carrying heavy fear and grief, and many are living under intense surveillance and threats.”
Read the full story and consider the experience of Khaled, who became a Christian after being disillusioned with Islam. Yet more Yemenis continue turning to Jesus.
See also Detainments among Yemen’s Christian community, report says (Mission Network News). And, for more context, read A Surprising Piece of History: The Jewish and Christian History of Yemen (Back to Jerusalem).
Recently, the European Parliament recognized and condemned the persecution of Christians worldwide (Christian Today).