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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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Churches Vandalized in Sudan
December 6, 2025 Sudan — Last week, in the center of Port Sudan’s market area, two of the oldest churches in Sudan were vandalized with red graffiti by two unknown persons. The desecration occurred in broad daylight. On the exterior wall of...
Under the Microscope: How Communist Nations Persecute Christians Through Intense Scrutiny, Red Tape
December 6, 2025 China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, Vietnam — In an attempt to slow the growth of Christianity, each of the world’s five communist nations severely restricts the flow of funding into Christian churches and implements stringent requirements for churches...
Rwanda, DRC Reaffirm Intentions for Peace Amid Ongoing Violence in Eastern DRC
December 5, 2025 Congo, DRC, Rwanda — President Donald Trump gathered in Washington, D.C. this week with the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to sign a document aiming to reinforce the countries’...
Nigeria Remains in the Crosshairs of Attention for Crimes Against Christians
December 5, 2025 Nigeria — Nigerian government leaders remain in a global vise of attention and pressure for the ongoing mass killings and kidnappings of Christians by Islamic extremists. The U.S. Department of State this week opened the...
Genocide Concerns in Ethiopia
December 4, 2025 Ethiopia — By Dr. Greg Cochran International Christian Concern (ICC) and other such organizations recently celebrated the Trump administration’s decision to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (officially adding the African nation to the CPC list). While ICC...
Terrorists Kidnap Pastor, Wife, and Others During Church Service in Kogi
December 3, 2025 Nigeria — Armed Muslim bandits attacked Ejiba, a community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi state, on Sunday morning, abducting a pastor, his wife, and several worshippers during a church service. The incident occurred at a newly...
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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