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...
Christian’s Death Sentence Upheld in PakistanOctober 16, 2026 — In 2018, two Christian brothers were sentenced to death over allegations of blasphemy. After about a decade of fighting for their freedom, one brother was acquitted by Pakistan’s Supreme Court...
Forced Into a ‘Double Life’ as a Malay ChristianOctober 14, 2026 — Malaysia has long had a reputation as a relatively moderate, majority-Muslim country. In some ways, this is deserved: sizable groups of several faiths largely coexist and practice openly in this...
24 South Korean Christians Arrested at Nepalese Bible CollegeOctober 13, 2026 — Nepalese Police have arrested 24 South Korean Christians after complaints were lodged against them for “illegal religious teaching, training, and promotion.” Sources in Nepal and South Korea state that the...
Mob Burns Christian Man’s Home, Pharmacy Over Blasphemy AllegationOctober 13, 2026 — A Christian man’s home and adjoining pharmacy in Pakistan’s Sheikhupura district were burned by a mob on Oct. 9 following a blasphemy allegation, sparking safety fears for his family and...
Chhattisgarh’s Anti-Conversion Law Challenged in CourtOctober 13, 2026 — A petition challenging the validity of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, was heard in the Chhattisgarh High Court on Oct. 8, even as the intense persecution of the...
Burmese Military Occupying Two Churches in Kachin StateOctober 13, 2026 — According to civil society sources, militias associated with the Burmese military dictatorship operating in Kachin state are using church grounds for military purposes. The U.S.-based Burma Research Institute (BRI) verified...
More than 500 Million Christians Face Restricted Access to the BibleOctober 13, 2026 — The Bible Access Initiative, a collaboration of several ministries, has found that more than 500 million Christians live in nations where access to God’s Word is restricted. Additionally, the research...
