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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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Syria 2025 In Review: A Year of Violence and Uncertainty
January 15, 2026 — By Linda Burkle, PhD, ICC Fellow It has been a little more than a year since the collapse in December 2024 of 50 years of the totalitarian dictatorship under Syrian President Assad. This article provides an update...
Confrontation and Clarity in Nigeria
January 15, 2026 Nigeria — By Dr. Greg Cochran, ICC Fellow In cooperation with the Nigerian government, the Trump administration recently launched a Christmas attack against Islamic State group strongholds in northwest Nigeria. Political sceptics panned the...
Several Christians Detained Amid Crackdown on Christianity in China
January 15, 2026 China, United States — Chinese authorities detained leaders and members of the Early Rain Covenant Church in China on Jan. 6 amid the nation’s continued persecution of Christians. Among those detained, the whereabouts of...
Following Jesus Down Dirt Roads in India
January 14, 2026 India — After traveling for seven hours on an ordinary public transport bus along India’s roads, followed by another two hours in a private taxi along a bumpy path, I thought I...
Rebuilding a Life
January 14, 2026 Congo, DRC — When Masereka Paul Karimu’s parents learned he had left Islam to follow Jesus, they chased him out of their house in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Suddenly alone,...
Pray and Stand with Iran’s Underground Church
January 13, 2026 Iran — I write to you today with deep urgency as history unfolds in Iran. As nationwide protests for freedom intensify — with death toll reports climbing from the hundreds into the...
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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