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A Home Restored - International Christian Concern
When the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) arrived at Kamale Azora’s house during the evening of Sept. 16, 2021, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), his whole family, including his children and five grandchildren, fled into the bush.
Pope Francis Warns Against Religious Extremism While in Indonesia - International Christian Concern
Joined by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Pope Francis recently delivered a profound message on the importance of tolerance, diversity, and world peace during his recent visit to the world’s largest Muslim nation.
Christians Worldwide Face Increased Censorship - International Christian Concern
As more countries begin to censor free speech, an alarming trend is emerging, one where many Christian voices may be drowned out or muted altogether.
13 Mountain Gateway-Affiliated Personnel Released after Nearly 9 Months in Prison - International Christian Concern
After months of diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Nicaraguan governments, 13 Nicaraguan pastors and attorneys affiliated with Mountain Gateway, a Texas-based ministry, were released from prison today.
False Blasphemy Charge Leaves Christian Community Reeling - International Christian Concern
Yet another Christian community in Pakistan is in a state of fear following a local Muslim’s false accusation of blasphemy.
From Campus Controversies to Supreme Court Wins: Eric Baxter's Fight for Faith - International Christian Concern
Today, we are joined by Eric Baxter, the Vice President and Senior Counsel at Beckett Fund, a law firm specializing in religious liberty cases.
Nicaragua's Crackdown on Religious Freedom: The Arrest of Eleven Pastors and Two Lawyers - International Christian Concern
Britt and Audrey Hancock, leaders and founders at Mountain Gateway, sit down with ICC President Jeff King to discuss the ongoing persecution in Nicaragua, focusing on the imprisonment of eleven pastors and two lawyers.
Preaching the Bread of Life Among Muslims - International Christian Concern
09/05/2024 Africa (International Christian Concern) – Peter, a missionary on a Muslim-majority island off the coast of Africa, knows too well the challenges that come with sharing the gospel in a Muslim country.
NGOs Struggle Against Foreign Funding Laws, ICC Report Reveals - International Christian Concern
ICC released its latest report focusing on the challenges faced by non-governmental and Christian organizations due to financial laws and regulations.
A Journalist's Fight for Justice Amid Persecution in Nigeria - International Christian Concern
Luka Binniyat is a veteran journalist known for his courageous coverage of the massacres of Christians in southern Kaduna.
Fear and Displacement in Northeastern DRC - International Christian Concern
The territory of Mambasa, DRC, has been grappling with a relentless wave of violence attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
Malaysian Multi-Fatih Council Warns Against Jakim’s Influence in Government - International Christian Concern
The MCCBCHST has expressed concern over plans to station Islamic Development Department (Jakim) officers in every government department.
Tamil Christian Asylum Seeker Burns Himself and Dies in Australia - International Christian Concern
Mano Yogalingam, a 23-year-old asylum seeker died on Wednesday, Aug. 28 after setting himself on fire in Australia.
Christians Continue to Suffer Amid Ongoing Civil War in Sudan - International Christian Concern
The ongoing war in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF has killed thousands and displaced many million more in the country.
Rebuilding Lives After Religious Violence in Kenya - International Christian Concern
09/02/2024 Kenya (International Christian Concern) – On the night of July 12, 2023, in the majority-Christian village of Juhudi in Kenya’s Lamu County, Maina Kariuki Githiga and his neighbors fell victim to a violent assault on their village.
Man Jailed for Life in Blasphemy Case in Karachi - International Christian Concern
On Thursday, a sessions court in Karachi sentenced Ali Hyder to life imprisonment for desecrating the Holy Quran in 2021.
Nicaragua to Begin Taxing Tithes, Shutters Christian Organizations - International Christian Concern
Nicaragua's government persecutes Christians; Daniel Ortega persecutes Christians; churches closed in Nicaragua
Family of Deceased Pastor Coerced to Re-Convert for Burial - International Christian Concern
When a Christian pastor died suddenly, his family was forced to re-convert to their former religion and pay a hefty fine to get him buried in his village.
Crowns of Courage: The Harrowing Tale of Nazir Masih - International Christian Concern
08/29/2024 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – In Pakistan and many other persecuted nations, blasphemy laws have served effectively as a death sentence for Christian minorities.
Preacher Sparks Debate by Refusing Traditional Aboriginal Welcome Ceremony - International Christian Concern
Preacher Dave Pellowe was recently summoned before the Queensland Human Rights Commission (QHRC) after refusing to have an Indigenous Aboriginal smoking ceremony as part of his Christian conferences.