Elliot Hartley

Elliot Hartley

Elliot Hartley is a UK based freelance journalist. He was formerly a journalist for the Catholic Herald and is the Head of News at Salford University’s Shock Radio & TV. His work is available at undertheledge.com.

Articles by Elliot Hartley

Member of Parliament David Smith, the U.K. special envoy for freedom of religion or belief, speaks at the parliamentary launch of the World Watch List on Jan. 14, 2026. | Credit: Open Doors

Nigeria accounts for 72% of Christian killings worldwide, new report finds

Jan 16, 2026 / 10:11 am

Of the 4,849 Christians killed for their faith worldwide, 3,490 were in Nigeria, according to Open Doors’ World Watch List 2026.