persecution
Teenage Girl Faces Death for Following Jesus
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· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Since making this choice in June 2025, she has been forced to leave her home and abandon her education.
A 15-year-old girl in the local area is facing severe consequences for her decision to follow Jesus. Since making this choice in June 2025, she has been forced to leave her home and abandon her education. Her family, who are Muslim, have been threatening her constantly.
The situation is extremely dire, with her life potentially at risk. Further details about this situation are available from International Christian Concern, who are monitoring the case of the girl, known as Indii Mikaa’el, from Haroji Wado, near the border with Sudan.
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Category: persecution Published: July 3, 2026 Source: International Christian Concern Reading time: 1 min
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