The crisis in Afghanistan is so widespread and has escalated so rapidly that it is scarcely believable. Economically, the country is on its knees, with an extra 15 million Afghans pushed into poverty since 2020.[1] Socially, there is intense pressure on vulnerable groups, with women “systematically being erased from all areas of public life”[2] and non-Muslims experiencing
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Six months have passed since the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, at the hands of the Iranian authorities. Against a backdrop of government oppression and police brutality, passionate protesters in the country continue to call for freedom. As Iranian women and girls seek a brighter future, SAT-7 has been amplifying their stories
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As intense protests continue in Iran, SAT-7 PARS’ Viewer Support team have been witnessing a growing unity among Iranian and Afghan viewers through their prayers of intercession for one another. Persian-speaking viewers are calling on the Lord for freedom, peace, and safety for people across the region. Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August
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Christian TV and media network SAT-7 is responding to the continuing nationwide protests and government crackdown in Iran by joining a global two-week campaign of prayer. From Friday, October 21st, SAT-7’s Persian language channel, SAT-7 PARS has dedicated the first five minutes of every live program to praying for Iran and its people. Additional special
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“Perhaps many people may ask, ‘How is it possible for an Afghan man to become a Christian?’” queries Soroush*, an Afghan man who was once bent on violence and vengeance. Now a pastor, Soroush shares his testimony on SAT-7 PARS live program Signal, in hope that God will use his story of transformation to touch
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