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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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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...
Christian Communities Warn of Political Marginalization Amid Deepening BARMM Electoral Crisis
February 17, 2026 Philippines — The fragile peace in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is facing significant challenges. Christian settler communities have cautioned that, in the absence of Senate Bill 1587 to...
Arrests of Yemeni Christians Demonstrate a Growing Faith
February 17, 2026 Yemen — In recent months, at least 20 Yemeni Christians have been arrested for the crime of following Christ. Taken from their homes or detained on the streets, these believers are accused...
Indian Court Rules on Caste System Case
February 16, 2026 India — The Allahabad High Court (AHC) in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh ruled on Feb. 10 that caste, determined by birth, remains unchanged despite religious conversion or inter-caste marriage....
The Risk of Attending Church as a Convert in Egypt
February 16, 2026 Egypt — Egyptian ID cards clearly list a person's religion. And to prevent jihadist bombings, many churches in Egypt tend to require that unfamiliar visitors show an ID card before gaining entry....
Unregistered Worship Spaces, A Looming Crisis for Malaysian Christians?
February 13, 2026 Malaysia — A recent directive from Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim concerning unauthorised places of worship has sent ripples through the country’s diverse religious landscape. The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity,...
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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