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Fulani Militants Kill Pastor, Church Member in Katsina Church Attack - International Christian Concern
Armed Fulani militants stormed a late-night Christian worship service in the village of Yaribori in Kafur County, Katsina state, killing a pastor and a visiting congregant and abducting a woman.
ASEAN Sends Mixed Signals on Planned Election in Myanmar - International Christian Concern
At this week’s ASEAN meeting, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said it is too soon for a legitimate Myanmar election.
Pakistani Teens Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges - International Christian Concern
On Tuesday, July 8, two Christian teens were exonerated after a minor dispute led to a false blasphemy charge, according to a report by Christian Daily International.
Imam Orders Church to Stop Worship After 10 Years - International Christian Concern
After pastoring his church in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, for more than a decade, Pastor “Matias” was recently ordered to stop leading worship services.
A Life Restored - International Christian Concern
In the quiet village of Witho in Lamu County, Kenya, Auma Wambui, a 45-year-old mother of seven children, had built a life of resilience and perseverance.
Hundreds of Muslim Residents Protest Church Construction - International Christian Concern
After members of the Batak Karo Protestant Church (GBKP) laid the first stone of their church building in Depok City, West Java, Indonesia, on July 5, hundreds of local Muslim residents protested the church’s construction.
Pakistan Supreme Court Frees Catholic Man Imprisoned for 23 Years - International Christian Concern
On June 25, the Supreme Court of Pakistan lifted charges against Anwar Kenneth, a mentally ill Catholic man, who was sentenced to death for having been accused of blasphemy 23 years ago.
Legislator Puts Bounty on Evangelists in India - International Christian Concern
A legislator belonging to the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the party ruling Maharashtra state in India, put out a bounty on evangelists who allegedly visit villages for proselytization.
Christians Worship Without Churches in a Tiny Asian Hermit Kingdom - International Christian Concern
There aren’t many reports of Christians being attacked in Bhutan.
Data Highlights Deadly Threat Posed by Islamic State in DRC - International Christian Concern
Analysis by ACLED, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data group, indicates that the recent focus on the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in fewer resources being dedicated to combatting the Islamic State group in the country.
The Dawn of Iran’s Spiritual Revolution is Upon Us - International Christian Concern
On Monday, June 23, the earth shook beneath Tehran’s most feared address.
Iran Cracks Down on Dissenters After 12-Day War - International Christian Concern
7/6/2025 Iran — The Iranian government has arrested hundreds since the 12-day war with Israel and the United States last month, indicating a renewed focus on stifling internal dissent in the wake of a damaging military operation. At least 10 people have been executed after sham trials.
Authorities Raid Multiple Zion Church Locations in China - International Christian Concern
China’s crackdown on Christianity continues as multiple branches and locations of the Zion Church have been raided.
American Churches Increasingly Attacked - International Christian Concern
A trend of churches being attacked throughout the United States appears to be emerging.
Faith Under Fire: Is Persecution Necessary for the Growth of Christianity? - International Christian Concern
Throughout Christian history, persecution has been a painful but persistent thread woven into the faith’s global story.
Israel Strikes Iran’s Evin Prison, Notorious for Torturing Christians - International Christian Concern
A prison facility in Tehran, notorious for housing Christian and other religious prisoners, has been caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Beyond the Grave: Why Counting Christian Persecution Incidents Is Harder Than Counting Deaths - International Christian Concern
In 2025, Christian persecution continues to be a sobering reality for millions across the globe.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Syria - International Christian Concern
The White House this week announced the official easing of sanctions on Syria, a move that follows an in-person meeting between U.S.
A Voice for the Silenced: How ICC Stands with the Persecuted Church - International Christian Concern
Amid widespread suffering, International Christian Concern (ICC) has become a critical advocate and lifeline for the global persecuted church.
A Rising Hope: Pope Leo XIV’s Call to End Christian Persecution - International Christian Concern
In a world where violence and repression continue to threaten religious minorities, the voice of one spiritual leader has begun to cut through the noise with uncommon clarity and moral authority.