The Madengho Family Rejoices as Kidnapped Children Return

July 25, 2018 — ICC Note: Three children escape from a forced conversion to Islam and a potential partnership with a terrorist group in Uganda. Reports state that the children were found in May...

Pastor Released From Captivity in Burkina Faso

June 11, 2018 — 06/11/2018 Burkina Faso (World Watch Monitor) - The pastor abducted on Sunday with his family in Burkina Faso’s north-eastern province of Soum has been released. Local sources told Omega Radio that Pastor...

Christian Pastor and Family Kidnapped in Burkina Faso

June 8, 2018 — ICC Note: The kidnapping of a Christian pastor and his family occurred earlier this week. There are Islamic militants operating widely in the country, though no evidence exists yet to...

Christians in Nigeria Forced Into Hiding

June 8, 2018 — ICC Note: A Nigerian pastor, his family, and a recently converted Christian woman have all gone into hiding due to hostile interactions with the state department in the country. The...

Ten Killed in Northeastern, DRC, Nuns Missing

May 27, 2018 — ICC Note: Ten people were killed and several nuns went missing after an attack in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo on May 20. This attack is believed to have...

Children Taken Hostage By Warlord in C.A.R.

March 28, 2018 — ICC Note: 5 Christian Children are being held hostage by a warlord in the Central African Republic. The Anti-Balaka Leader also took then released a Catholic Priest. They have given...

Dapchi Schoolgirls Parents Describe Feeling of Daughter’s Continued Captivity

March 23, 2018 — ICC Note: The parents of kidnapped schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, have spoken out about their struggle and sadness. They are confused and upset because their daughter is the only one who...

New Proof of Life Video for Captive Nun in Mali Surfaces

January 31, 2018 — ICC Note Another video of Sister Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti has surfaced. She was taken by Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen, a terrorist organization in Mali, on February 8th, 2017. As...

35 Children Rescued from al-Shabaab Camp in Somalia

January 26, 2018 — ICC Note According to Somalian Officials, 35 children have been rescued from al-Shabaab. The terrorist organization has been stepping up its recruiting effort over the past few months, specifically trying...

Thousands in Burkina Faso Protest Two Year Captivity of Doctor by Terrorist Group

January 18, 2018 — ICC Note Thousands of people in Burkina Faso marched in protest of the continued captivity of an Australian doctor, Ken Elliott. Mr. Elliot was captured along with his wife more...

Reporter Recounts Tale of Trip to Fulani Conquered Area of Nigeria

January 16, 2018 — ICC Note A reporter for Morning Star news described his trip to Nigeria, where he was trying to look into Fulani attacks and the areas affected by them. He specifically...

Mastermind Behind Kidnapping of Four British Missionaries in Nigeria Dead

January 14, 2018 — ICC Note The leader of the gang that kidnapped four British missionaries, killing one, late last year, has been killed. Peregbakumo Oyawerikumo masterminded the kidnapping of the four missionaries for...

Six Nigerian Nuns Regained Freedom in Nigeria After Two Months

January 10, 2018 — ICC Note Six Nigerian nuns who had been kidnapped two months ago, were finally released on January 7. This news was joyful for the Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of...

Kidnappings and Killings Keep Christians in Kano, Nigeria, Concerned

November 30, 2017 — ICC Note Islamic Extremist violence in Kano state has led to many Christians being killed or kidnapped this year. Some of the church leaders in this area have claimed that...

British Missionary Killed by Kidnappers, Died For Singing “Amazing Grace”

November 29, 2017 — ICC Note The British missionary, Ian Squire, who was killed in captivity last month, died because he was singing “Amazing Grace” to comfort his fellow captives. According to the rescued...

Nigerian Police Arrest 2 Suspects in British Missionaries Kidnapping

November 12, 2017 — ICC Note So far the Nigerian police have been able to identify and arrest 2 suspects in the kidnapping of 4 British missionaries who regained their freedom last week. A...