Uzbekistan
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About Uzbekistan
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In Uzbekistan, converts to Christianity from Islam bear the brunt of persecution. Protestant Christian communities also suffer from raids, threats, arrests and fines. Uzbek President Islam Karimov died on September 2, 2016, and was quickly succeeded by Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyaev. This means that for Christians, little, if anything, will change. Post-communist oppression continues, with the government bugging homes, tapping phones, infiltrating groups with spies and visiting church services. Raids on house church groups, confiscation of religious materials, interrogation and detention of believers also continue. Pressure and violence against Christian converts from family, friends and local communities are likely to continue, as well, if not increase. To support persecuted believers in Uzbekistan, Open Doors works through local partners to provide biblical and ministry training, medical assistance, socio-economic development, children and youth seminars and more.
Recent News from Uzbekistan
Jul 19 2017
Uzbek Beaten for Leading Secret Church: “Longest Seven Minutes of My Life”
Found in Stories Jul 19 2017
In Uzbekistan, police and security officials raid a growing church.
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May 5 2017
Uncertain Future For Uzbekistan
Found in Prayer Alerts May 5 2017
Open Doors recently asked a few believers from Uzbekistan how they see things playing out in their country now that long-term president Islam Karimov has passed.
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Dec 10 2016
Uzbekistan Targets Possession of Christian Literature
Found in Prayer Alerts Dec 10 2016
Authorities in Uzbekistan are targeting Christians who possess Christian literature outside the church property. Authorities raid homes, arrest individuals, and impose fines.
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Dec 9 2016
Shunned For His Faith
Found in Stories Dec 9 2016
As he placed the last book on the shelf, Ravshan began to panic. Were the books in the same order he had found them in? He frantically tried to calculate the odds that his family would find the Bible hidden at the back. “Being discovered isn’t an option,” he reminded himself…
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Oct 7 2016
Christians in Uzbekistan Punished for Having Religious Literature in Homes
Found in Prayer Alerts Oct 7 2016
In recent months, a number of Christians have faced harassment, criminal sentences, and fines for having Christian literature in their homes, increasing the challenge of spreading the gospel.
+ READ MORE
Prayer Points for Uzbekistan
We believe that God was in control of each day. What happened was a real miracle!
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About Uzbekistan
- Leader:President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
- Government:Authoritarian Republic
- Population:30,691,000 (350,000 Christians)
- Main Religion:Islam
- Persecution Level:Veryhigh
- Source of Persecution:Dictatorial Paranoia, Post-communist Oppression
In Uzbekistan, converts to Christianity from Islam bear the brunt of persecution. Protestant Christian communities also suffer from raids, threats, arrests and fines. Uzbek President Islam Karimov died on September 2, 2016, and was quickly succeeded by Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyaev. This means that for Christians, little, if anything, will change. Post-communist oppression continues, with the government bugging homes, tapping phones, infiltrating groups with spies and visiting church services. Raids on house church groups, confiscation of religious materials, interrogation and detention of believers also continue. Pressure and violence against Christian converts from family, friends and local communities are likely to continue, as well, if not increase. To support persecuted believers in Uzbekistan, Open Doors works through local partners to provide biblical and ministry training, medical assistance, socio-economic development, children and youth seminars and more.
Recent News from Uzbekistan
Jul 19 2017
Uzbek Beaten for Leading Secret Church: “Longest Seven Minutes of My Life”
Found in Stories Jul 19 2017
In Uzbekistan, police and security officials raid a growing church.
+ READ MORE
May 5 2017
Uncertain Future For Uzbekistan
Found in Prayer Alerts May 5 2017
Open Doors recently asked a few believers from Uzbekistan how they see things playing out in their country now that long-term president Islam Karimov has passed.
+ READ MORE
Dec 10 2016
Uzbekistan Targets Possession of Christian Literature
Found in Prayer Alerts Dec 10 2016
Authorities in Uzbekistan are targeting Christians who possess Christian literature outside the church property. Authorities raid homes, arrest individuals, and impose fines.
+ READ MORE
Dec 9 2016
Shunned For His Faith
Found in Stories Dec 9 2016
As he placed the last book on the shelf, Ravshan began to panic. Were the books in the same order he had found them in? He frantically tried to calculate the odds that his family would find the Bible hidden at the back. “Being discovered isn’t an option,” he reminded himself…
+ READ MORE
Oct 7 2016
Christians in Uzbekistan Punished for Having Religious Literature in Homes
Found in Prayer Alerts Oct 7 2016
In recent months, a number of Christians have faced harassment, criminal sentences, and fines for having Christian literature in their homes, increasing the challenge of spreading the gospel.
+ READ MORE
Prayer Points for Uzbekistan
- Pray for new believers placed under house arrest by their Muslim families to make them recant.
- Pray that Christian women forced to marry against their wills would trust in God’s provision.
- Pray for Christians in Uzbekistan who are under constant surveillance; that they would have the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit at all times.
