M23 Rebel Group Gains Ground in DRC as UN Forces Withdraw

March 8, 2024 — 03/08/2024 DRC (International Christian Concern) — More than 100,000 civilians were forced to flee their homes this week after two days of fierce fighting in eastern DRC (Democratic Republic of...

U.S. Senators Ask State Department to Address Christian Persecution in Nigeria

March 7, 2024 — 03/07/2024 United States (International Christian Concern) – Three U.S. Senators have sent a letter to the U.S. Dept. of State expressing concerns about the agency’s recent exclusion of Nigeria from its Countries of...

War on Christians in Mozambique

March 7, 2024 — By Linda Burkle, PhD 03/07/2024 Mozambique (International Christian Concern) – Historically, Mozambique has been a country characterized by primarily peaceful co-existence between Christians and Muslims. The Constitution safeguards religious freedom...

Vulnerable Christians in Nigeria Suffer in IDP Camps

March 6, 2024 — 03/06/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) visited 17 different Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps in three counties that were attacked by the Fulani militants from December...

Giving Voice to a Forgotten Nation: ICC Releases Eritrea Report

March 6, 2024 — 03/06/2024 Eritrea (International Christian Concern) – After seeing the rise of oppressive governments, ICC’s Africa Regional Team created a comprehensive report on a repressive regime that mainstream media often forgets:...

Providing Hope After Al-Shabab Attacks

March 4, 2024 — 03/04/2024 Kenya (International Christian Concern) – In October 2023, al-Shabab terrorists attacked Lamu West, burning six homes, attacking trucks on the road, and killing innocent people caught in their path. Given...

UN Peacekeepers in DRC Begin Withdrawal

March 3, 2024 — 03/03/2024 DRC (International Christian Concern) — The United Nations peacekeeping mission to the violence-ridden Democratic Republic of the Congo, known as MONUSCO, began to pull out of the country last...

Attack on Catholic Church Leaves 15 Dead in Burkina Faso

February 27, 2024 — 02/27/2024 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – On Feb. 25, a group of gunmen violently attacked a Catholic church in Essakane Village, located in the Oudalan province. The assailants opened...

No Country Is Safe: Life as a Somali Christian

February 24, 2024 — by Matthew Often cited as the world's best example of a “failed state,” Somalia has for several decades suffered from lawlessness and deprivation. Much of the country is extremely dangerous...

UN Sanctions Rebel Leaders in DRC as Violence Continues

February 23, 2024 — 02/23/2024 DRC (International Christian Concern) — The United Nations Security Council has sanctioned the leaders of five armed rebel groups, according to a statement made Tuesday by Ambassador Robert Wood,...

Terrorists Kill 23 in 3-Day String of Attacks in Nigeria

February 21, 2024 — “There is tension now in my village. We are killed because of our faith in Jesus.” 02/21/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – From February 16 to February 19, suspected Islamic terrorists...

Seeing Truth and Justice through National and International Law in Nigeria

February 21, 2024 — By Greg Cochran, Ph.D., ICC Fellow Currently perched at the pinnacle of technological hype for 2024, the Apple Vision Pro has made its debut. Apple CEO Tim Cook dubbed the...

Nigerian Government Keeps Christian Orphans Hostage

February 21, 2024 — 02/21/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The 16 Christian children from Du Merci Orphanage will remain in Nigerian government custody. This is the latest decision in a four-year legal battle...

Unyielding Faith Amid Darkness

February 21, 2024 — 02/21/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Saendo’s heart condition cast a relentless shadow over his life. The 16-year old’s days were a silent battle against the restless grip of his...

Zahra’s Journey

February 20, 2024 — 02/20/2024 Middle East (International Christian Concern) – Zahra's life had been a series of challenges from persecution for her decision to believe in Jesus, marked by unwavering faith and deep...

Fulani Militants Ambush Christians, Killing One

February 20, 2024 — 02/20/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Suspected Fulani militants ambushed six people on a motorcycle on Miango Road in Arriri Village in Plateau state on February 18. One was pronounced...