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NBA Announces Return to China Despite Ongoing Persecution - International Christian Concern
In an announcement on social media Friday, the Nation Basketball Association (NBA) revealed that it will return to China for two preseason games leading up to the 2025-2026 season.
Christians Fleeing Iran Struggle to Prove their Faith in Nearby Georgia - International Christian Concern
After becoming a Christian, Jalal Darzi experienced persecution and was forced to flee Iran.
Christian Imprisoned in Algeria Released After 3 Years - International Christian Concern
Suleiman Bouhafs, an Algerian Christian convert, gained his freedom from prison on Sept. 1 after serving three years for blasphemy against Islam and alleged ties to terrorism.
7 New Synods Latest Sign of Church Growth in Indonesia - International Christian Concern
The church is growing rapidly in the world’s largest Muslim country.
Syria: Where Christians are Targeted Amid Distabilizing Conflicts - International Christian Concern
Targeted by warring militaries fighting for territorial control, Syria’s religious minorities are regularly subjected to the worst violations imaginable.
Christian’s Sacrifice Unites Village After Deadly Fulani Extremist Attack - International Christian Concern
The peaceful Christian farming village of Maikatako near Jos has come together in response to an attack by suspected Islamic Fulani extremists.
Pastor Charged with Converting People Through Prayer - International Christian Concern
A Baptist pastor who also works as a teacher was arrested last week in the Northeastern state of Assam following complaints from villagers that he was attempting to convert people through prayers.
A Way Out for Good: Pakistan Brick Kilns - International Christian Concern
11/28/2024 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – Christians in Pakistan are often forced into the back-breaking work of making thousands of bricks a day. A system of greed keeps their families trapped in these horrible conditions for generations.
Russia: Where the Government Controls, Represses the Church - International Christian Concern
Harsh communist controls on society and an aggressive military campaign against Ukraine have led to increased crackdowns on religious freedom in areas of Russian control.
Ethnoreligious Violence Continues to Rock India’s Manipur State - International Christian Concern
Recent weeks have seen a spike in ethnoreligious violence in northeastern India’s Manipur state after a period of relative calm.
Overcoming Pain and Loss in the DRC - International Christian Concern
On Feb. 4, members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) stormed into a Christian village in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and abducted 15-year-old Kavira Dieulla, her family, and other villagers.
Saudi Arabia: A Foundation for the Islamic Faith, Islamic Extremism - International Christian Concern
The largest country in the Middle East is fueled by religious fundamentalism and enormous oil reserves that give the government outsized control over its people.
U.S. House Passes Bill Updating Law Promoting Human Rights in North Korea - International Christian Concern
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Nov. 20 to update and reauthorize the 2004 North Korean Human Rights Act.
Nigerian Christians Unite for Prayer, Support Amid Kidnappings - International Christian Concern
Communities of Christians in Northern Nigeria are coming together in prayer and seeking support as they address the growing issue of violent kidnappings.
Christians Increasingly Face Persecution Throughout India - International Christian Concern
In 23 of India’s 28 states, Christians endure discrimination and violence daily, according to a report by the New Delhi-based civil society organization United Christian Forum (UCF).
Millions at Risk of Starvation Amid Government Crackdown in Myanmar - International Christian Concern
According to U.N. research, roughly 2 million people in Myanmar are at risk of starvation in the coming months.
A Mother’s Prayer: Helping Vulnerable New Believers Find Confidence in Christ - International Christian Concern
11/25/2024 Middle East (International Christian Concern) – Nima, a widow living with her son, once worked as a vegetable seller and house cleaner. Her life took a painful turn when her daughter converted to Islam and married a Muslim man, causing shame in her community.
Celebrating the First Graduates of Generation Transformation - International Christian Concern
11/23/2024 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – Generation Transformation began with the aim of educating and empowering Christian students who are often treated as second-class citizens, and typically only seen as suitable for jobs like trash collecting and sanitation work.
North Korea: Where Christians are the Enemy of the State - International Christian Concern
Though it maintains a small token church as a nod to its previously religious past, the North Korean government is no friend to religion.
Malaysian Politician Calls for Reintroduction of Bible Studies in Schools - International Christian Concern
John Ilus, the Bukit Semuja member of Parliament for the Legislative Assembly of the Malaysian State of Sarawak, Borneo, recently advocated for the Bible to be reintroduced into local primary schools.