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Study Shows Pakistani Christians Endure Persecution in Prison - International Christian Concern
Hundreds of prisoners in Pakistani jails and prisons have been incarcerated for violating blasphemy laws against the Islamic prophet Mohammad.
2 Men Arrested for Arson, Property Damage to Illinois Church - International Christian Concern
Authorities in southern Illinois, responding to a call on July 24, have arrested two men in connection with the arson and vandalism of McKinney Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in the town of Marion.
Grace and Participation: Learning from the Early Church about Giving to Suffering Saints - International Christian Concern
Each of us might ask, “Is my congregation a favored fellowship?
ADF Terror Group Adds to Mounting List of Mass Atrocities in the DRC - International Christian Concern
MONUSCO, the United Nations’ mission to the DRC, issued a release Monday accusing the Islamic State group-backed ADF terror group of killing at least 52 civilians in eastern DRC earlier this month.
Libyan Authorities Urged to Overturn Convictions of 11 Christians - International Christian Concern
Amnesty International recently called for the convictions of 11 Christians convicted in Libya to be overturned, citing "grossly unfair" trials.
Changing the Narrative: How One Persecuted Christian Rewrote His Future - International Christian Concern
Inside the gates of the University of Embu in Kenya sits David Mwangi, a young man who, just two years ago, survived a terrorist raid on his village.
Authorities Close Christian Prayer House in Indonesia, Evict Evangelist - International Christian Concern
On Aug. 2, local authorities in Purbayani Village, Caringin District, Garut Regency, Indonesia, permanently closed the Immanuel Prayer House, a part of Bethel Tabernacle Church (GBT).
Deadline for Peace Agreement in DRC Passes with No Deal - International Christian Concern
The Congolese government and the M23 rebel group have missed a self-imposed Monday deadline for a final peace agreement, casting doubt on the peace process and raising questions about civilian safety in a region long wracked by sectarian violence.
Fulani Militants Kill 3 in Daytime Attack on Plateau Village - International Christian Concern
As a group of Christians left a morning devotion time and returned to their homes in the village of Gwon in Plateau state, Nigeria, armed militants opened fire on them.
Uttarakhand Strengthens Anti-Conversion Laws to Include Ban on Digital ‘Propaganda’ - International Christian Concern
The north Indian state of Uttarakhand tightened its anti-conversion laws on Aug. 13 to include stringent penalties for illegal conversions, a ban on propaganda through digital media, and protection of victims.
Serving the Hidden Church in Somalia - International Christian Concern
08/16/2025 Somalia (International Christian Concern) – In one of the world’s most hostile environments for Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) is quietly and carefully meeting with Christians in the shadows.
Serving the Hidden Church in Somalia - International Christian Concern
08/16/2025 Somalia (International Christian Concern) – In one of the world’s most hostile environments for Christians, International Christian Concern (ICC) is quietly and carefully meeting with Christians in the shadows.
Gifted Iranian Armenian Christian Caught in Visa Limbo - International Christian Concern
Reneta Dibaj is a gifted young violinist who leads worship at Yerevan International Church in Armenia.
Azerbaijan-Armenia Agreement Paves Way for Peace but Ignores Religious Freedom Concerns - International Christian Concern
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met last Friday at the White House to sign a joint declaration that may pave the way for increased stability in the region.
Worship Service Stopped, 3 Arrested in Northeast Vietnam - International Christian Concern
As a priest quietly led a Catholic mass in the home of one of the 20 worshippers in the evening of Aug. 11 in Binh Khang, located in the Dai Tu district in northeast Vietnam, village authorities cut the home’s electricity to stop the service.
Civilians Killed, Others Missing After New ADF Attacks - International Christian Concern
Two separate attacks attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a terrorist group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), occurred during the weekend in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, causing renewed concern over civilian safety and regional stability.
Trial for Owo Church Massacre Suspects Begins in Nigeria - International Christian Concern
More than two years after a deadly church bombing in Owo, Nigeria, that killed more than 50 worshippers, prosecutors on Monday arraigned five suspects accused of carrying out the attack.
Christians in Maharashtra, India, Fear Additional Attacks, Scrutiny - International Christian Concern
Following violent attacks against 14 Christian families in a remote village in Maharashtra, India, Christians in nearby towns are gripped by fear.
Concerns Continue in the DRC as Deadline for Peace Agreement Nears - International Christian Concern
With less than a week remaining before the deadline for a finalized peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, human rights watchdogs remain concerned about heightened levels of violence in northern DRC.
Hindu Nationalist Mob Attacks Clergy in India - International Christian Concern
A mob of 70 Hindu nationalists assaulted two Roman Catholic priests, a catechist, and two nuns in a forest on Aug. 6 as the clergy returned from a village gathering in Odisha, India.