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ADF Attacks Village, Kills 9 Christians - International Christian Concern
Militants from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) launched a brutal assault on the village of Ngohi Vuyinga in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on March 8, killing at least nine people.
Islamic Extremists Kill 4 Christians - International Christian Concern
The peaceful Irigwe community in Bassa County, Plateau state, has been rocked by two devastating attacks in less than 24 hours, claiming the lives of four individuals.
Sudanese Armed Forces Claim Recapture of Khartoum from Militia Forces - International Christian Concern
Reports indicate that members of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have recaptured Khartoum, the capital city of Sudan, after a nearly two-year civil war that has ravaged the country.
Online Jesus Film Reaches Persecuted Nations in Southeast Asia and Beyond - International Christian Concern
Revelation Media announced the results from its six-month campaign where it intentionally and strategically targeted spreading its Real Story of Jesus short film to persecuted nations.
Religious Freedom in Nicaragua ‘Abysmal’ According to U.S. Government Report - International Christian Concern
Nicaraguan persecution of religion has only deepened in the last year, according to findings published earlier this week by the U.S.
Chinese Christian Blogger Heads to Trial Again - International Christian Concern
Advocacy groups have reported that Christian blogger and activist Zhang Zhan is facing trial again, this time scheduled for the People’s Court of Pudong (Shanghai) for the frivolous charge of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” under Article 293 of China’s Penal Code.
USCIRF Releases Annual Report on International Religious Freedom - International Christian Concern
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its annual report on Tuesday, providing an update on the status of religious freedom worldwide.
Ethnoreligious Violence Erupts in Manipur - International Christian Concern
Fresh ethnic violence recently erupted in the northeastern state of Manipur, India, between the Christian Kuki-Zo and Hindu Meiteis tribal people, rekindling the embers of past violence into a raging fire.
Iranian Christians in Legal Limbo After Deportation to Panama - International Christian Concern
A group of Iranian Christians has been given 30 days to leave Panama, where they were sent last month after seeking asylum in the U.S.
The Refugee Camp Economy: How Refugee Camps Fuel Growth - International Christian Concern
03/24/2025 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – When conflict and persecution happen, whole populations flee their homes, cross national borders, and end up in refugee camps.
The Ghosts of Tiananmen: China’s Digital Noose Tightens - International Christian Concern
Picture a regime so smug and dismissive of democracy that it brags about crushing lives and freedom.
The Fate of Artsakh and Nakhchivan is a Cautionary Tale of Illusory Promises - International Christian Concern
Azerbaijan has systematically destroyed the ancient Christian heritage of the historic Armenian lands of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and Nakhchivan.
3 Iranian Christians Receive Severe Prison Sentences - International Christian Concern
As extreme Christian persecution continues in Iran, three Christian converts in the nation received a combined total of nearly 42 years in prison on March 8 for practicing their faith.
Syria’s Transitional Constitution to be Based on Islamic Law - International Christian Concern
After a brief drafting process that lasted less than two weeks, Syria has announced an interim constitution to guide the country for the next five years.
Russian Court Bans 'Extremist' Bible Translation - International Christian Concern
Earlier this month, the Moscow City Court banned a Bible translation by a popular Chinese Christian, labeling it as “extremist.”
Satanic Message Found at Vandalized Catholic Church in Kansas - International Christian Concern
Federal and local authorities are investigating a possible hate crime after a Catholic church in Wichita, Kansas, was vandalized, and a Satanic message was left behind.
Equipped to Evangelize - International Christian Concern
In the coastal region of Mombasa County, an evangelist named Rodgers faced significant challenges in sharing the gospel in remote villages.
Indonesian Officials Again Reject Christian School in Parepare - International Christian Concern
Although the construction permit for the Gamaliel Christian School has been approved, the Parepare City Government, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, recommended that construction be stopped after a group of demonstrators protested plans for the school in their predominantly Muslim community.
U.S. Congress Moves to Sanction Nigeria Over Rising Christian Persecution - International Christian Concern
The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa has approved measures urging President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Nigeria due to the widespread persecution of Christians, following a congressional hearing on March 12.
Historic Ruling Annulls Forced Marriage of Shahida Bibi - International Christian Concern
A civil court in Pakistan’s Punjab province has delivered a historic ruling, annulling the forced marriage of Shahida Bibi, a Christian girl abducted at age 11 and subjected to years of coercion and abuse.