Armenians Navigate the Horrors of the 2023 Artsakh War
12/06/2023 Armenia — It has been more than two months since Azerbaijan seized control of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023.
Armenians Navigate the Horrors of the 2023 Artsakh War
Middle East
<span class="title-badge badge-Featured Stories">Featured Stories</span>A Mother’s Faith
Featured StoriesA Mother’s Faith
12/05/2023 Middle East — Sara's journey began in secrecy, a clandestine Christian believer in a Muslim family.
Beaten Down, But Not Forsaken: The Suffering of Gaza’s Christians
Beaten Down, But Not Forsaken: The Suffering of Gaza’s Christians
11/15/2023 Gaza – As the Israel-Hamas war enters its second month, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have surrounded Gaza City’s center to remove Hamas’ military and governance control over the territory.
ICC Release Report on Historic and Modern Persecution of Christians in Egypt
ICC Release Report on Historic and Modern Persecution of Christians in Egypt
11/14/2023 Egypt – ICC has released a report detailing the influence and presence of Christianity in Egypt for thousands of years, namely Coptic Christianity, and the nature of persecution this historic community has faced.
Pakistan Moves to Expel Undocumented Foreigners, Including 1.7 Million Afghan Refugees
Pakistan Moves to Expel Undocumented Foreigners, Including 1.7 Million Afghan Refugees
11/07/2023 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – The Pakistani government has begun detaining Afghan refugees and other asylum seekers in temporary holding centers in preparation for deportation.
ICC Releases Comprehensive 2023 Persecutor of the Year Report
ICC Releases Comprehensive 2023 Persecutor of the Year Report
11/01/2023 Washington -- International Christian Concern (ICC) announces the release of its 2023 Persecutors of the Year Report. The 88-page report names the countries, entities/groups,...
Communication Blackout as Israel Begins Ground Operations in Gaza
Communication Blackout as Israel Begins Ground Operations in Gaza
11/01/2023 Gaza – The Israeli officials began a “second phase” of their war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, including ground operations.
At Least 19 Christians Killed in Gaza Church Strike
At Least 19 Christians Killed in Gaza Church Strike
10/20/2023 Gaza – An explosion Thursday night at St. Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City destroyed the church’s assembly hall, injuring and killing dozens of people inside.
Christian Hospital in Gaza Hit by Rocket Fire
Christian Hospital in Gaza Hit by Rocket Fire
10/19/2023 Gaza – As war continues between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, on Tuesday evening, a rocket hit the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, resulting in an explosion that killed around 400 people in addition to hundreds injured.
Christians Take Cover in Gaza Churches as Israeli Bombardment Continues
Christians Take Cover in Gaza Churches as Israeli Bombardment Continues
10/17/2023 Gaza – The past ten days have been filled with horror for southern Israel and for the Gaza Strip.
Azerbaijan Raises Flag Over Nagorno-Karabakh as Final Armenians Leave
Azerbaijan Raises Flag Over Nagorno-Karabakh as Final Armenians Leave
10/17/2023 Artsakh – The Azerbaijani military raised their flag over the former Artsakh capital, Stepanakert, with a visit from Azerbaijani president.
Hamas and Israel War Leaves Christians in the Crossfire
Hamas and Israel War Leaves Christians in the Crossfire
10/12/2023 Israel-Gaza – On Saturday, Oct. 7, Hamas militants launched a deadly attack on southern Israel from the Gaza enclave, which they have controlled since 2007.
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