Persecution

Mozambique Violence swept through northern Mozambique one week in late November, unfolding in a series of coordinated attacks that forced tens of thousands from their homes. On Nov. 20, 2025, armed militants linked to the Islamic State Mozambique Province attacked Primeiro de Maio, a village in the Muidumbe district. Nearby villages, including Nampanha and Mapate, were also … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their Christian faith

Mozambique Since 2017, Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique has been a place of unimaginable violence. The region has been repeatedly attacked by militants from al-Shabab, also known as the Islamic State Mozambique (ISM). The brutality has been intense, with beheadings, forced conversions, and entire villages burned to the ground. Thousands have fled their homes, seeking … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their Christian Faith

Persecution stories from Persecution.net (The Voice of the Martyrs) Indoniesia: Children Injured in Mob Violence On July 27th, a violent incident occurred in Padang City, Indonesia, when several men attacked a prayer house, which was established to provide religious education to Christian children. Armed with sticks, the assailants ordered the believers to disperse, and … [Read more...] about Persecution

Provided by International Christian Concern Data highlights deadly threat posed by Islamic State in DRC  Analysis by ACLED, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data group, indicates that the recent focus on the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in fewer resources being dedicated to combatting the … [Read more...] about Persecution

Open Doors, a global ministry serving persecuted Christians for more than 70 years, has launched a powerful new tool to help children become prayer warriors for the persecuted Church: the World Watch List Children’s Prayer Passport. The colorful, interactive resource introduces children to real stories of faith and courage while helping them understand the global … [Read more...] about Open Doors launches Children’s Prayer Passport