Since late August 2008, Christians have been under attack in the Indian state of Orissa, as well as in many other places around the country.  On August 23, 2008, VHP leader Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati was killed with three of his followers.  Even though all evidence pointed to the work of Maoist Rebels, the VHP was quick to place the blame on the much disdained Christian community.

Over the following weeks, thousands of homes and churches have been burned, people have been murdered and many Christians have fled into the woods for safety.  Though the media has largely ignored the extent of the violence, it is clear that this crisis is far from over.

Below are daily articles which give detailed accounts of the Orissa violence, and up-to-date information about the current situation.  Please click on any of the links below to read the articles.

29 September - Leaders of Different Faiths Support Dharna
28 September - Nearly 80 Christian Leaders meet ST/SC/OBC Comissioner
27 September - India Bleeds Again and Again
25 September - Churches Burnt, Prayer Halls Destroyed, Houses torched
24 September - Tension in Orissa's Kandahmal area after fresh clashes
23 September - Sit-in by Former PM and Janata Dal (S) President
22 September - Situation Far from Calm in Kadhmal, Orissa
19 September - Center to Invoke Article 355, Warns Karnataka & Orissa
18 September - Stick Wielding Cops make Nuns their easy Target
16 September - Hindu Fanatics now killing and terrorizing Police
15 September - Mangalore Shuts Down as Bishop Calls for Peace
14 September - Churches attacked in Karnataka, MP and Orissa
13 September - Vandals Torch More Churches and Houses in Orissa
12 September - Fear Prevails in Orissa
11 September - Convert to Hinduism or die: say fundamentalists
9 September - Twenty Christian Houses Burnt in Khajuripada
8 September - CGAI Report of Attack at Kalahandi, Orissa
7 September - 90 Year old Church Burnt down in Ratlam, MP
6 September - Brutal Assault on Nuns in Durg, Chhattisgarh
5 September - Relief Camps Attacked; Violence Erupts Again
4 September - Forceful Reconversion Carries on
3 September - Situation Volatile in Orissa, even after 10 Days