Press Release
“Condolences and prayers for the Christian victims
of the attacks in Burkina Faso”

17 February 2025

The Universal Christian Church of the New Jerusalem extends her deepest condolences to the Christian victims of the attacks perpetrated on January 25th and 31st in several villages across Burkina Faso.

The Church offers her heartfelt prayers for the victims, their communities, and their families.

This Church vehemently condemns these terrorist acts and renews her plea to all International Authorities to guarantee the sacred freedom of faith for every individual, in every nation. This Church calls on all not to ignore the escalating violence against Christians, as documented once more by the annual Open-Door report (see World Watch List 2025).