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She escaped slavery
Two years ago, 18-year-old Deborah took her courageous first steps toward leaving the strict Islam she had been raised in. Inspired by the messages of love, forgiveness, and salvation shared by her Christian friends in Kogi state, Nigeria, Deborah eventually made the dangerous decision to follow Jesus.
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Religious Registration Laws in the Middle East
October 16, 2025 Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey — By Joseph Daniel, ICC Fellow I remember years ago when I filled out my first visa form in the Middle East, I paused at a line that startled me: “What...
Hope Grows for Ceasefire Agreement with M23 Rebel Group Active in Eastern DRC
October 16, 2025 Congo, DRC — DRC (International Christian Concern) — The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed an early-stage agreement Tuesday with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, raising hopes for an eventual...
Chinese College Reportedly Forces Students to Identify as Atheists
October 15, 2025 China — China (International Christian Concern) — According to a Sept. 30 report from ChinaAid, a mobile app used by a Chinese vocational school requires students to declare they’re atheists. The...
Fulani Militias Kill 13 in Latest Attack on Christian Communities in Plateau State
October 15, 2025 Nigeria — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — Armed Fulani militias carried out coordinated attacks on several Christian villages in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau state on Oct. 14, leaving...
AAF and ICC: Congress Must Act to Stop the Genocide of Christians in Nigeria
October 15, 2025 Nigeria — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — For once, Bill Maher is right. One of the most horrifying yet underreported crises of our time is unfolding in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation,...
Pakistani Pastor Dies Days After Acquittal in Blasphemy Case
October 15, 2025 Pakistan — Pakistan (International Christian Concern) — After spending 13 years behind bars for a crime he had always denied, Pastor Zafar Bhatti finally walked free, only to die three days later....
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Celebrating 30 Years of Serving the Persecuted
International Christian Concern (ICC) serves and equips persecuted Christians in places where it is dangerous to follow Jesus. Since 1995, we have provided critical aid, influenced religious freedom policy, and connected persecuted believers to the global Christian community. Our mission is simple: We ease the suffering of Christians in hostile places and aid, support, and empower them as they boldly live out their faith.
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“WHO SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST? SHALL TROUBLE, HARDSHIP, PERSECUTION, FAMINE, DANGER OR SWORD?”
ROMANS 8:35