The non-denominational Christian relief organization Open Doors has said
about 100 million Christians face persecution around the world. The
group pointed to an increase in persecution in Africa and the Arab
world.
Open Doors publishes its report on persecution once a year, concluding
that "an estimated 100 million Christians" faced persecution around the
world in 2012. The group said 49 of the 50 worst countries for
Christians to live, with the exception of 46th-placed Colombia, were in
Africa, the Middle East or Asia.
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