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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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As it Continues Closing Churches, Algeria Awaits its First Papal Visit
February 24, 2026 Algeria — A leading figure of ancient Christianity, Saint Augustine, came from a land now known as Algeria. The region remained heavily Christian until the onset of jihadist invasions of the 7th...
Families of ISIS Fighters Escape Refugee Camp
February 24, 2026 Syria, Turkey — According to U.S. intelligence sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, about 15,000 to 20,000 family members of Islamic State fighters have escaped Syria’s Al-Hol refugee camp, where many have...
Russia’s Persecution of Ukrainian Churches Continues as War Enters Fifth Year
February 24, 2026 Russia, Ukraine — As Russia’s war against Ukraine enters its fifth year this week, religious communities in Russian-occupied territories face increasing pressure, harassment, and violence. Reports from church leaders and human rights groups indicate that...
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...
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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