A local Christian woman is recovering after being held captive by Islamist fighters. The woman, who was 45 at the time, was taken by al-Shabab militants during an attack in northern Mozambique in 2022. She was subjected to physical and sexual abuse during her two years in captivity.

The militants had demanded that Christian captives convert to Islam. After escaping, the woman faced further hardship when her husband divorced her, citing her impurity due to the abuse she suffered. Further details about the woman's experience and the situation in Mozambique are available from the Voice of the Martyrs.

Readers can also find out how to pray for those affected by Christian persecution in the area.