The report 'Persecuted and Forgotten?,' published by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in October 2026, looks at the treatment of Christians in 18 countries between August 2024 and June 2026. The report found that persecution had worsened in 55% of those countries, with Christians facing discrimination, violence, imprisonment, or restrictions on practicing their faith.
In this gallery, we look into the highlights of the report and bring you a list of the countries that are most hostile to Christians and why.