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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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UN Report Suggests Possible Genocide in Sudan
February 20, 2026 Sudan — A United Nations fact-finding mission for Sudan released a report Thursday claiming that the Rapid Support Forces, a nongovernmental militant group battling for control of Sudan, carried out a “coordinated...
19 Iranian Christians Confirmed Dead Amid Protests
February 20, 2026 Iran — On Jan. 8, millions of citizens took to the streets at about 4,000 different locations across Iran to protest the Islamic regime, resulting in the largest protest and the most violent government crackdown since protests began on Dec. 28. ...
Iranian Christians Received Heavy Prison Sentences in 2025
February 20, 2026 Iran — According to a report released on Feb. 19 titled “Scapegoats: Rights Violations Against Christians in Iran,” Christians in Iran cumulatively received a total of more than 280 years in prison...
World Council of Churches Condemns Ongoing Strikes on Burmese Civilians
February 19, 2026 Myanmar — Following the bombing of a predominantly Mennonite village in western Myanmar earlier this month, the World Council of Churches (WCC) this week issued a public condemnation of the ongoing violence....
Armenian Catholicos Faces Criminal Charges, Travel Ban
February 18, 2026 Armenia — Armenian prosecutors have opened a criminal case against the country’s highest religious figure, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II. In addition to the criminal charges, the Catholicos was also banned...
U.S. Military Training Force Arrives in Nigeria
February 17, 2026 Nigeria — U.S. officials confirmed to the media that roughly 100 U.S. troops arrived in Nigeria on Monday, tasked with a mission to train and equip Nigerian anti-terror forces in their ongoing struggle against 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