A Martyr Who Taught Forgiveness to His People

January 17, 2024 — 01/17/2023 Syria (International Christian Concern) – Father John epitomized the living essence of the Gospel teachings, exemplifying the divine commandments of loving one’s adversaries and bestowing blessings upon them. His humanitarian...

Middle East War Escalates, Fighting Spreads to Yemen

January 12, 2024 — 01/12/2024 Middle East (International Christian Concern) – As the Israeli-Gaza war reaches its 100th day, conflict threatens to escalate in other parts of the region. Nearly three months of daily...

Christian Women Forced to Wear Islamic Dress in Afghanistan

January 8, 2024 — 01/08/2024 Afghanistan (International Christian Concern) — The Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has cracked down on women who fail to observe the strict dress...

State Department Announces Annual Country Designations: India and Nigeria Excluded from CPC List

January 5, 2024 — 01/05/2024 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) — The U.S. State Department released its annual report on country designations yesterday, highlighting both positive and concerning developments regarding religious freedom across the...

Reviving Dreams by Rebuilding Moller’s Restaurant

January 1, 2024 — 01/01/2023 Iraq (International Christian Concern) – Moller’s heart swelled with gratitude as he gazed at the transformed state of his restaurant in Qaraqosh, Iraq. Once a shattered dream amid the...

Christmas Challenges and Opportunities for Turkey’s Believers

December 22, 2023 — 12/22/2023 – Turkey (International Christian Concern) -- In many Turkish cities, shopping centers, streets, and businesses are beautifully illuminated with holiday lights, "New Year's" trees, and other decorations this month....

Aleppo’s Christians Face Ongoing Struggles from War and Displacement

December 19, 2023 — 12/19/2023 Syria (International Christian Concern) — Aleppo, the second-largest city in Syria, has witnessed profound transformations over the past 12 years, becoming a poignant symbol of the broader challenges faced...

Harassment and Persecution Faced by Egyptian Christians

December 18, 2023 — Amina's Struggle Amid Religious Hostility 12/18/2023 Egypt (International Christian Concern) — In a harrowing tale of religious persecution, Amina* endured harassment and threats in Beni Suef Governorate last year after...

Christian Leaders Arrested in Mauritania in Large-Scale Crackdown

December 13, 2023 — 12/13/2023 Mauritania (International Christian Concern) — A prominent Christian leader, along with 14 other Christian leaders and their families, was arrested in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania earlier this month....

Armenians Navigate the Horrors of the 2023 Artsakh War

December 6, 2023 — 12/06/2023 Armenia (International Christian Concern) — It has been more than two months since Azerbaijan seized control of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023. The military take-over followed nine months of brutal blockade...

A Mother’s Faith

December 5, 2023 — 12/05/2023 Middle East (International Christian Concern) — Sara's journey began in secrecy, a clandestine Christian believer in a Muslim family. She discovered the light of Jesus as a teenager. Fearful...

Second Attempted Break-in at Protestant Church in Turkey

December 4, 2023 — 12/04/2023 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – The Protestant Church in Eskişehir, Turkey, faced its second attack within a month, as two inebriated individuals recently tried to break into the premises. ...

Beaten Down, But Not Forsaken: The Suffering of Gaza’s Christians

November 15, 2023 — 11/15/2023 Gaza (International Christian Concern) – As the Israel-Hamas war enters its second month, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has surrounded Gaza City’s center to remove Hamas’ military and governance...

ICC Release Report on Historic and Modern Persecution of Christians in Egypt

November 14, 2023 — 11/14/2023 Egypt (International Christian Concern) – ICC has released a report detailing the influence and presence of Christianity in Egypt for thousands of years, namely Coptic Christianity, and the nature...

Pakistan Moves to Expel Undocumented Foreigners, Including 1.7 Million Afghan Refugees

November 7, 2023 — 11/07/2023 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – After signaling its intentions for about a month, the Pakistani government has begun detaining Afghan refugees and other asylum seekers in temporary holding centers...

Communication Blackout as Israel Begins Ground Operations in Gaza

November 1, 2023 — 11/01/2023 Gaza (International Christian Concern) – The Israeli officials began a “second phase” of their war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, including ground operations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)...