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SNAPSHOT: Afghanistan

SNAPSHOT: Afghanistan

After two decades of fighting, the US withdrew from Afghanistan in 2020 and the Taliban seized control on Aug. 15, 2021. More than two years of extremist rule has resulted in national food insecurity and more than 2 million internally displaced people. The national...

LONGING FOR TRUTH IN MOROCCO

LONGING FOR TRUTH IN MOROCCO

Omar must have looked over his shoulder 30 times. He was terrified that someone would see what he was watching: a video he’d come across on the internet. It was called, “The Qu’ran is NOT the Word of God.” After Omar returned to work, he couldn’t get the words of the...

SNAPSHOT: Morocco

SNAPSHOT: Morocco

Moroccan Christians anticipate a season of greater openness. Although Christians are closely monitored, they have little to fear from the authorities. Persecution comes from strict Muslim family members, Muslim society, or the local mosque. There are only three topics...

North Africa: Holding onto Jesus in Persecution

North Africa: Holding onto Jesus in Persecution

The three women entered the Tunisian church shortly before worship. Speaking Arabic, they asked if they could join the service. The church members assumed they were Tunisians who were interested in Christianity, and they welcomed them. But as they chatted, the...

SNAPSHOT: North Africa

SNAPSHOT: North Africa

Social media is helping bring the gospel to northern Africa.  It has led the younger generation to be open to faith in Christ. Christians can actively engage others on social media and lead them toward Jesus. “This is a big opportunity, and this is happening,” an ICR...