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After Masereka Paul Karimu’s parents learned he had left Islam to follow Jesus, they chased him out of their house in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Forced to survive on his own, he struggled until ICC helped him start his own business and begin a new life.
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British Police Arrest Preacher
April 27, 2026 United Kingdom — On April 19, British police arrested an evangelical preacher for street evangelizing. Steve Maile was taken into custody while his wife, Karina, and their four children helplessly watched on. Footage...
Ruling Party in Armenia Releases Anti-Church Platform
April 27, 2026 Armenia — Ahead of the June elections, Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract Party has published a political platform that calls for the removal of the Catholicos of All Armenians and outlines a politically led roadmap for restructuring the Armenian Apostolic...
Gunmen Kill Pastor, Family in Plateau State
April 27, 2026 Nigeria — Residents of Gako village in Rim community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state, Nigeria, reported that four members of a Christian family were killed late on April 26, when armed men attacked their home. ...
ICC President Shares Vision with Christian Leaders at RLP
April 27, 2026 Europe — International Christian Concern (ICC) President Shawn Wright recently shared his vision with more than 70 ministry leaders on ways to work together to serve the more than 388 million persecuted...
A Christian Family in Pakistan Fights for Justice for their Daughter
April 24, 2026 Pakistan — Adan Sabir, a 19-year-old Christian girl from Faisalabad, Pakistan, is living a nightmare that no young woman should ever have to face. Despite winning her legal freedom months ago,...
Preacher Found Dead in Russian Prison
April 23, 2026 Russia — A blogger and preacher, known to the internet as Vegan Christ-Lover of God, died this month while in Russian custody. Khristolyub Bozhiy, 43, ran a blog and YouTube channel where he spoke about religion, veganism, and the war in...
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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