Tag: ISIS

Mosul looks to rebuild as ISIS is contained

Iraq (MNN) — People in Mosul look to find a new normal

PUBLISHED ON 24 July, 2017 BY Reagan Hoezee
TOPICS:▼ iraq, ISIS, islamic state, mosul, open doors, syria

Churches in Egypt cancel summer activities amid terrorist threat

Egypt (MNN) — A threat by the Islamic State is gravely affecting summer ministries.

PUBLISHED ON 18 July, 2017 BY Reagan Hoezee
TOPICS:▼ Coptic Orthodox Church, egypt, ISIS, sat-7, terrorism

Islamic State loses Mosul

Int’l (MNN) — Is ISIS facing extermination or relocation?

PUBLISHED ON 7 July, 2017 BY Alex Anhalt
TOPICS:▼ asia, extermination, extremism, ISIS, islam, mosul, relocation, war

After ISIS: what kind of imprint will be left?

Int’l (MNN) — What’s left after ISIS is gone?

PUBLISHED ON 4 July, 2017 BY Alex Anhalt
TOPICS:▼ after, extremism, influence, ISIS, militants, terrorism

Christians in Mindanao mostly unaffected by violence in Marawi

Philippines (MNN) — Christian minority feels safe under martial law

PUBLISHED ON 27 June, 2017 BY Reagan Hoezee
TOPICS:▼ asian access, ISIS, marawi, mindanao, philippines, siege

Ramadan ending, but Christians continue to pray

Int’l (MNN) — Praying for Jesus to open Muslims’ eyes

PUBLISHED ON 23 June, 2017 BY Julie Bourdon
TOPICS:▼ boko haram, e3 partners, iran, iraq, ISIS, islamic state, prayer, ramadan, somalia, terrorism

The Islamic State and the methods of terrorism

International (MNN) — Why have they gained so much attention?

PUBLISHED ON 22 June, 2017 BY Julie Bourdon
TOPICS:▼ e3 partners, entity of particular concern, epc, ideology, IS, ISIS, islamic state, terrorism

HR 390: Critical step to help victims of ISIS

USA (MNN) — Another step toward hope for Christian refugees in Iraq and Syria

PUBLISHED ON 15 June, 2017 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ christian, hr 390, iraq, ISIS, open doors, persecution, syria, uscirf, yazidi

Young girl kidnapped by ISIS three years ago reunited with family

Iraq (MNN) — Five-year-old Christina rescued in Mosul! Praise God!

PUBLISHED ON 13 June, 2017 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ answered prayer, ayda abada, christina abada, family, iraq, ISIS, islamic state, kidnapping, kurdistan, mosul, persecuted church, prayer, qaraqosh, reunited

Ramadan violence answered with prayer

Int’l (MNN) — Christians urged to boldness as Ramadan launches under ISIS violence.

PUBLISHED ON 1 June, 2017 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ gospel, ISIS, persecution, prayercast, ramadan, violence, voice of the martyrs canada

Filipino city attacked by extremists, martial law imposed

Philippines (MNN) — Increase in terrorist activity poses dire forebodings

PUBLISHED ON 25 May, 2017 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ catholics, christian aid mission, congregants, extremists, ISIS, kidnapping, marawi, mindanao, missionaries, muslims, philippines, priest, terrorists

Britain mourns Manchester bombing, nation’s worst terror attack in over a decade

UK (MNN) — How you can pray for the Manchester bombing victims

PUBLISHED ON 24 May, 2017 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ bombing, britain, children, concert, england, ISIS, manchester, teenagers, terrorism, Terrorist attack, united kingdom, voice of the martyrs

Report shows rise in persecution, urges Congress to speak out

Int’l (MNN) — Russia newly recommended as a ‘country of particular concern’

PUBLISHED ON 17 May, 2017 BY Reagan Hoezee
TOPICS:▼ al-shabaab, christianity, david curry, government, ISIS, open doors usa, persecution, russia, taliban, uscirf

As ISIS loses territory, civilians find Hope in the remains

Iraq (MNN) — Pondering Hope amidst brokenness in Iraq

PUBLISHED ON 17 April, 2017 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ #hope, aid, audio bibles, christian aid mission, humanitarian aid, iraq, ISIS, mosul, mp3 players, prayer tents

Prayer and praise together as the Church this Easter

International (MNN) — Believers rejoice this Easter despite the trials

PUBLISHED ON 14 April, 2017 BY Julie Bourdon
TOPICS:▼ easter, egypt, good friday, ISIS, middle east, north africa, praise, resilience, resurrection Sunday, sat-7

This Easter, the Church in Egypt is in mourning, but resilient

Egypt (MNN) — Resurrection Sunday in Egypt, a mixed bag, in the wake of Palm Sunday terror attacks

PUBLISHED ON 14 April, 2017 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ church bombing, easter, egypt, ISIS, middle east concern, resurrection Sunday, terror attacks

Palm Sunday attacks: renewed call to support the persecuted Church

Egypt (MNN) — Standing in solidarity with the persecuted Church

PUBLISHED ON 11 April, 2017 BY Julie Bourdon
TOPICS:▼ coptic christians, easter, egypt, holy week, ISIS, open doors usa, palm sunday, persecution, terrorism

ISIS struggles to claim the London terror attack

United Kingdom (MNN) — How the Bible can address things like terror attacks

PUBLISHED ON 27 March, 2017 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ bible, biblica, encouragement, england, faith, fear, god's word, ISIS, london, parliament, scripture, terror attack, united kingdom, westminster bridge

ISIS’ ‘business model’ struggles as group loses territory and resources

Middle East (MNN) — Airstrikes and coalition groups have helped diminish ISIS’ influence.

PUBLISHED ON 7 March, 2017 BY Reagan Hoezee
TOPICS:▼ al Jazeera, independent, ISIS, islamic state, middle east, todd nettleton, voice of the martyrs

Egypt: Christians face extremist threat

Egypt (MNN) — Christians in Egypt threatened; ministry offers perspective

PUBLISHED ON 27 February, 2017 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ bible, coptic christians, egypt, ISIS, persecution, propoganda, sat-7, video

Pakistan: spree of attacks provokes response

Pakistan (MNN) — Terrorism spree renews question of a solution

PUBLISHED ON 20 February, 2017 BY Julie Bourdon
TOPICS:▼ afghanistan, FMI, ISIS, pakistan, persecution, suicide bombing, terrorism

Mosul conflict: more people may flee

Iraq (MNN) — How is God calling you to help the refugee?

PUBLISHED ON 7 February, 2017 BY Julie Bourdon
TOPICS:▼ e3 partners, internally displaced people, iraq, ISIS, mosul, syria, united nations refugee agency

2017 World Watch List shows extremists are key national persecution players

International (MNN) — Somalia, Egypt, Mali, Bangladesh: rising extremist persecution

PUBLISHED ON 12 January, 2017 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ 2017 world watch list, advocacy, boko haram, christian persecution, extremists, ISIS, open doors usa, persecution, world watch list

2017 commences with a somber note in Turkey

Turkey (MNN) — Gunman kills 39 nightclub-goers, a message from ISIS

PUBLISHED ON 6 January, 2017 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ 2017, caliphate, east, emily fuentes, gunman, ISIS, istanbul, nightclub, open doors usa, shooting, tourists, turkey, west, world watch list

ISIS hits Egypt; claims church bombing

Egypt (MNN) — Coptic Church in Egypt mourns; awaits justice

PUBLISHED ON 16 December, 2016 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ bombing, cairo, church, coptic, coptic christians, egypt, gospel, ISIS, sat-7, terror

God’s Word on the Syrian frontlines

Syria (MNN) — Kurdish soldiers fighting ISIS get audio Bible players

PUBLISHED ON 9 December, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ audio bible players, audio bibles, audio scripture ministries, autonomy, flashlights, ISIS, kurdish, kurdistan, kurds, soldiers, syria

Loving refugees through trauma care

Middle East (MNN) — Refugees given trauma care and art therapy

PUBLISHED ON 28 November, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ art therapy, healing, intervention, ISIS, middle east, refugees, trauma care, voice of the martyrs canada

Church bells ring anew in freed Mosul district

Iraq (MNN) — Battle to free the rest of Mosul continues, some people returning home

PUBLISHED ON 21 November, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ freed, iraq, ISIS, mosul, nineveh, open doors usa, prayer, teenagers, troops

Iraq: Freeing the captives and a growing crisis

Iraq (MNN) — A pure faith becomes a powerful testimony

PUBLISHED ON 11 November, 2016 BY Julie Bourdon
TOPICS:▼ humanitarian aid, humanitarian crisis, iraq, ISIS, middle east, syria, vbb, vision beyond borders

Miraculous accounts of God stirring Syria

Syria (MNN) — The worst possibility? Physical death. The best? Eternal life.

PUBLISHED ON 2 November, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ al qaeda, aleppo, church, IDOP, international day of prayer, ISIS, muslims, persecuted church, persecution, syria, voice of the martyrs, vom, world watch list

Somalia enters freefall following ISIS, al-Shabaab flurry

Somalia (MNN) — Darkness grows, hope remains

PUBLISHED ON 31 October, 2016 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ al shabaab, greg musselman, IDOP 2016, international day of prayer, IS, ISIS, islamic state, persecution, somalia, terrorists, voice of the martyrs canada, vom canada

Aid groups brace for Mosul refugees

Iraq (MNN) — Believers sharing hope with those physically, spiritually displaced

PUBLISHED ON 26 October, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ aid, christian aid mission, iraq, ISIS, kurdish, kurdistan, minister, mosul, refugees

If Mosul is freed, then what?

Iraq (MNN) — More questions than answers as battle for Mosul rages

PUBLISHED ON 19 October, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ attacks, caliphate, church, iraq, ISIS, military, mosul, pastor

Indonesia trying to clamp homegrown terrorism

Indonesia (MNN) — Backpack bombing attempt fizzles, church planters need support

PUBLISHED ON 31 August, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ backpack, bomb, church planters, FMI, homegrown terrorism, indonesia, ISIS, islamic state, pastor, persecution, suicide bomb, terrorists

Boko Haram attack rubs salt in an old wound

Nigeria (MNN) — Two years after Chibok girls kidnapped, nearby village attacked

PUBLISHED ON 23 August, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ bibles, boko haram, chibok, girls, ISIS, kidnapped, muslim extremists, nigeria, persecution, school, voice of the martyrs

Airstrikes try to squelch Libyan ISIS strongholds

Libya (MNN) — Potential ISIS expansion has implications for Europe and Christians

PUBLISHED ON 3 August, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ advocacy, airstrikes, christians, ISIS, islamic state, libya, military, persecution, petition, religious persecution, world watch list

French priest killed; first IS attack in Western church

France (MNN) — This week’s horrific attack is another reason to fear. Don’t.

PUBLISHED ON 28 July, 2016 BY Julie Bourdon
TOPICS:▼ france, IS, ISIS, islamic extremism, open doors, persecuted church, priest, terrorists, world watch list

Hostage standoff ends with 21 dead

Bangladesh (MNN) — Foreigners, minorities in cafe killed by ISIS gunmen

PUBLISHED ON 6 July, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ baghdad, bangladesh, cafe, dhaka, foreigners, iraq, ISIS, mall, minorities, muslim extremists, restaurant

41 killed, 239 wounded in Istanbul airport bombing

Turkey (MNN) — Suicide bombers attack Istanbul airport; signs indicate ISIS

PUBLISHED ON 30 June, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ airport, ataturk, ISIS, istanbul, muslim extremists, sat-7, suicide bombers, turkey

Iraq military liberates Fallujah from ISIS

Iraq (MNN) — Fallujah freed from ISIS clutches; refugees still can’t go home

PUBLISHED ON 29 June, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ canada, Fallujah, iraq, iraq military, ISIS, middle east, refugees, voice of the martyrs

Refugee children; an untold story?

Lebanon (MNN) — Tent schools in Lebanon are giving refugee children a way out

PUBLISHED ON 27 June, 2016 BY Alex Anhalt
TOPICS:▼ children, education, ISIS, lebanon, muslims, refugees, tent schools

Responding to Orlando Shooting with Conviction and Compassion

USA (MNN) — 50 killed in US’ deadliest shooting; how Christians can respond

PUBLISHED ON 14 June, 2016 BY Lyndsey Koh
TOPICS:▼ florida, intervarsity christian fellowship, ISIS, lgbtq, muslims, orlando shooting

Extremists see violence for Islamic month of prayer and fasting.

MENA (MNN) — Ramadan brings both opportunity and challenge for Islamic world.

PUBLISHED ON 1 June, 2016 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ christian, christian television programming, gospel, ISIS, Islamic, ramadan, sat-7

Coalition forces push into militant stronghold of Fallujah.

Iraq (MNN) — Coalition forces pound Fallujah

PUBLISHED ON 25 May, 2016 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ aid, christian aid mission, fallujhah, gospel, iraq, ISIS, refugees

Iraqi government plans Fallujah take back

Iraq (MNN) — Iraq plans to take back ISIS controlled city of Fallujah.

PUBLISHED ON 24 May, 2016 BY Beth Stolicker
TOPICS:▼ Fallujah, iraq, ISIS, middle east, northern iraq, open doors usa

Battle heat is on in the Philippines

Philippines (MNN) — Military clashes fierce in southern Philippines.

PUBLISHED ON 12 April, 2016 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ abu sayyaf, gospel, ISIS, persecution, philippines, voice of the martyrs usa

Bangladesh: militants go after secularists, intellectuals, atheists, Christians

Bangladesh (MNN) — Persecution is not just targeting Christians in Bangladesh anymore.

PUBLISHED ON 8 April, 2016 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ atheist, bangladesh, christian, forgotten missionaries international, gospel, ISIS, islamists, militant

ISIS crucifixion: fact or fiction?

Middle East (MNN) — Rumors surround the fate of a kidnapped Catholic priest.

PUBLISHED ON 29 March, 2016 BY Katey Hearth
TOPICS:▼ cam, christian aid mission, crucifixion, ISIS, islamic state, refugees, Steve Van Valkenburg

Security efforts intensify in wake of Easter attack in Pakistan

Pakistan (MNN) — Fighting Pakistan persecution: more must be done.

PUBLISHED ON 29 March, 2016 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ gospel, ISIS, open doors usa, pakistan, persecution, taliban

ISIS makes ‘example’ of convert to Christianity in Bangladesh

Bangladesh (MNN) — ISIS: going after Muslim-Background Believers in Bangladesh.

PUBLISHED ON 28 March, 2016 BY Ruth K'lama
TOPICS:▼ apostasy, asian access, bangladesh, church leader, evangelism, gospel, ISIS, persecution

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