ICC Global Digest: A Church Emerging from the Darkness

        Source:                      www.persecution.org
Date:                           June 16, 2025

A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS

A Church Emerging from the Darkness

Pray for the church in these five countries to be united in its efforts to advance God's kingdom.

Pray for those who are attempting to leave behind Soviet authoritarianism and Islamic nationalism to follow Christ.

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Christians in Former-Soviet Central Asian Nations Increasingly Face Persecution

Formerly part of the USSR, the five “stan” countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan — have a mix of ex-Soviet authoritarianism and Islamic nationalism that can be troublesome and even dangerous to Christians. 

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Praise God for this new law and pray that it is enforced at every level throughout Pakistan.

Pray for those, especially Christians, who were forced into Islamic marriages when they were children.

BREAKING NEWS

Underage Marriage Outlawed in Pakistan

Pakistan's President has signed the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Bill, making it illegal to marry under the age of 18. The passage of this bill is a win for young children in Pakistan, especially Christians, who are at a greater risk of forced conversion to Islam and underage marriage. 

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Pray for our brothers and sisters in Africa who endure persecution as they follow Jesus.

Download this free report using the link at the bottom of this article. As you read the report, pray as you feel led.

BREAKING NEWS

ICC Releases Report Detailing Escalating Persecution of Christians in Africa

International Christian Concern (ICC) released a comprehensive report, “Troubling Trends: Escalating Persecution of Christians in Africa,” highlighting the alarming increase in violence and persecution against Christians across the continent. 

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Pray for an end to the violence, which has claimed countless lives and traumatized Christian communities. 

Pray for Christians living in eastern DRC to remain firm in their faith as they expect further attacks. 

BREAKING NEWS

ADF Kills Hundreds in Lubero, North Kivu 

On June 7, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked mining areas called Angola 1 and Angola 2, located near the Lubero River in Lubero Territory, North Kivu. Many civilians, most of whom were Christians, died in the attacks, and others drowned trying to flee through the river.

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Pray for Esther as she walks with Christ in one of the most dangerous places to be a Christian.

Pray for ICC's work as we continue to respond to extreme persecution in the DRC.

ICC PROJECTS

A Secret Christian’s Sacrifice in the Heart of Conflict 

On July 25, 2024, a devastating night forever changed Esther’s life in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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