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persecution. org > 05/05/2025 > how-media-outlets-avoid-the-religious-aspects-of-violence-in-nigeria

How Media Outlets Avoid the Religious Aspects of Violence in Nigeria - International Christian Concern

1+ year, 2+ week ago  (648+ words) 5/5/2025 Nigeria " You would think it's hard to overlook the religious motivation of a massacre when the victims are all Christian and the massacre takes place on Christmas, Palm Sunday, or Easter....

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persecution. org > 05/22/2026 > six-christians-arrested-in-china

Six Christians Arrested in China - International Christian Concern

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (374+ words) Six Christians were recently arrested in China and are'being'accused of fraud and "organizing the activities of minors that undermine public order." Several sources spoke with'China Aid,'confirming that officials arrested five men " Wei Yongqiang, He'Jinbao, Quan Xiaolong, Long Jian,'and…...

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persecution. org > 05/21/2026 > adf-strikes-mungwere-village

ADF Strikes Mungwere Village - International Christian Concern

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (315+ words) On April 30, residents of the Mungwere village in the DRC's Haut'Uele province suffered through an overnight ADF assault that killed 10 Christians. "We are afraid that these terrorists are now entering a larger'region," a local'said. "They were known to be in…...

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persecution. org > 05/21/2026 > adf-kills-17-christians-amid-ebola-crisis

ADF Kills 17 Christians Amid Ebola Crisis - International Christian Concern

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (349+ words) At least 17 Christians were killed in an Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attack on May 19 in Mambasa territory, Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)." The assault began in the village of Alima before the attackers moved on to…...

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persecution. org > 05/21/2026 > justice-delayed-the-13-year-struggle-of-the-peshawar-church-blast-survivors

Justice Delayed: The 13-Year Struggle of the Peshawar Church Blast Survivors - International Christian Concern

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (465+ words) On Sept. 22, 2013, twin suicide blasts tore through All Saints Church at Kohati Gate in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing nearly 100 people and wounding more than 200 others." The attack, claimed by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan as retaliation for American drone strikes, stands as one of…...

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persecution. org > 05/21/2026 > jailed-for-following-jesus

Jailed for Following Jesus - International Christian Concern

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (449+ words) Two Christian converts in western Uganda are finally free after spending nearly two years in prison following their decision to leave Islam and embrace Christianity." Sowed Kasheijea and Gad Katusabe, both from Karusandara in Kasese District, publicly accepted Jesus Christ…...

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persecution. org > 05/20/2026 > christian-teacher-beheaded-after-school-attacks-in-nigeria

Christian Teacher Beheaded After School Attacks in Nigeria - International Christian Concern

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (243+ words) Days later, a video circulated online appearing to show'Oyedokun'being beheaded. The footage prompted protests in'Ogbomoso, where teachers, youth, and community members blocked major roads and called for stronger protection for schools and rural communities.' Security agencies had not publicly confirmed…...

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persecution. org > 05/20/2026 > 3-pastors-killed-returning-from-peace-conference

3 Pastors Killed Returning from Peace Conference - International Christian Concern

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (517+ words) Three tribal church pastors from the Thadou Baptist Association (TBA) of India were killed, and four others were injured in an armed ambush on May 13 in Kangpokpi district of Manipur. Roughly 10 armed men used automatic weapons to shoot two vehicles…...

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persecution. org > 05/18/2026 > drc-christians-face-religious-extremism-ebola

DRC Christians Face Religious Extremism, Ebola - International Christian Concern

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (406+ words) In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ADF attacks have claimed countless lives and forced many Christians to flee, a new Ebola outbreak has begun. On May 14, authorities confirmed this is the country's 17th epidemic since 1976. The outbreak was first…...

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persecution. org > 05/18/2026 > president-trump-advocates-for-religious-prisoners-during-beijing-trip

President Trump Advocates for Religious Prisoners During Beijing Trip - International Christian Concern

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (503+ words) In the weeks leading up to President Donald Trump's recent trip to Beijing, a broad array oflawmakersandhuman rights advocatespressed him to push for the release of Pastor Ezra Jin, Jimmy Lai, and others unjustly imprisoned in China. Trump publicly pledged…...