Community Mourns as Nine Killed in Jordanian Church Attack BuriedOctober 26, 2026 — Thousands of people gathered at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, Karak, Jordan on Sunday, as eight of the nine Christians killed in Friday’s attack on the church were...
When Violence Strikes, Christ Remains our RockOctober 26, 2026 — Today, our hearts are heavy for our brothers and sisters in Jordan. A terrorist attack during a church funeral service killed at least nine and injured 40 others. A gathering...
Christian Village Attacked in Syria October 24, 2026 — A predominantly Christian village in Syria is calling for “security, justice, and accountability,” as one priest wrote on Facebook. Al-Suqaylabiyah has experienced its second attack in six months from its...
Governments Must Unite to Cut the Financial Lifelines of TerrorismOctober 24, 2026 — As president of International Christian Concern (ICC), I am calling on governments around the world to adopt and enforce robust measures to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the financial networks that...
Gunmen Attack Church, Kill 7 During Funeral in Jordan October 23, 2026 — On Friday, gunmen opened fire during a funeral at Hammoud Church, a Greek Orthodox Church in Karak governorate, Jordan. At least seven people were killed, and 34 others were injured....
Update: Amin Ismail Released from Prison October 23, 2026 — For more than a year, Amin Ismail sat in Kobar Prison in Khartoum — one of Sudan’s harshest facilities. He was not there for any crime he had committed. He...
Christians Flee Drones Amid War in KhartoumOctober 22, 2026 — On the morning of Oct. 19, the sound of drones filled the air above Sudan’s capital. According to reports, the Rapid Support Forces militia launched an aerial attack on areas...
Christian Woman Abducted by ADF Rescued October 21, 2026 — Katungu Mbaka Darke’s life took a devastating turn in July 2022 when, at around 9 p.m., members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) abducted her during a deadly attack in...
Christian Mother Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison in Nigeria October 21, 2026 — A Christian mother in northeastern Nigeria has reportedly been sentenced to 14 years in prison after sharing her faith with a Muslim woman who later testified that she subsequently converted to Christianity...
Community Violence Takes Toll on Churches in South SudanOctober 20, 2026 — In the early hours of Oct. 9, Rumbek, the capital of Lakes State, South Sudan, was shaken by intense intercommunal fighting. Armed youth from the Nyang and Pakam communities...
Protests Erupt Over Church Construction in Indonesia Despite Government Approval October 20, 2026 — Hundreds of residents in Purwakarta, West Java, Indonesia, protested the planned construction of a Simalungun Protestant Christian Church (GKPS) in Cikopo Village, Bungursari District. The protesters visited the local government office and...
Update: Christian Teen Healing from Mob Assault Forgives His Attackers October 20, 2026 — Two months after being severely beaten by an angry mob, 17-year-old Ikhlaq Masih told an International Christian Concern (ICC) staffer that about two-thirds of his wounds have healed. The mob...
Worship Service Halted, Pastor IntimidatedOctober 20, 2026 — The Bethel Full Gospel Church (GBIS) congregation in Jambi, Indonesia, must temporarily halt its worship services, according to a decision by local leaders. Through its pastor, Edward C. Gultom, S.Th.,...
Bible Convention Attacked in IndiaOctober 20, 2026 — An armed mob of about 200 religious fanatics assaulted a major annual indigenous gathering of Santhali Christians on Oct. 9 in the Indian state of West Bengal, highlighting the escalation...
ICC Releases Report on Financial Networks Enabling Christian PersecutionOctober 19, 2026 — A new report by International Christian Concern (ICC) examines the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) and the international financial networks that enable the systematic targeting of Christian communities. Written by...
Myanmar’s Military Intensifies Attacks as U.S. Reopens Diplomatic TalksOctober 19, 2026 — Myanmar’s military-backed government is facing renewed scrutiny over attacks on Christian communities, including the killing of pastors, the occupation of churches, and the destruction of religious sites. The developments come...
