Mr Hunt, who recently ordered a review into global Christian persecution, made the pledge while addressing the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List of 50 countries where Christians suffer the most for their faith. He expressed concern at the decline of religious freedom around the world as he said it was 'extraordinary that nearly a quarter of a billion people are suffering persecution today because of their Christian faith'. 'It's also extraordinary to think that 80 per cent of people who are suffering persecution because of their faith are Christian,' he said. Reflecting on Britain's role in improving religious freedoms for persecuted Christians, Mr Hunt said he wanted to tap into Britain's global links. Mr Hunt said that, as a Christian country, Britain must not be shy about speaking up for Christians around the world.

Source: Libya Today January 17, 2019 16:52 UTC