persecution
Teenage Girl Faces Death for Following Jesus
By commsmanager at International Christian Concern
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
Since she decided to follow Jesus in June 2025, 15-year-old Indii Mikaa’el has lost her education and the comfort of her home. She could also lose her life. Born into a Muslim family in Haroji Wado, near Ethiopia’s border with Sudan, Mikaa’el now lives under constant threats from her family and comm
Key takeaway Born into a Muslim family in Haroji Wado, near Ethiopia’s border with Sudan, Mikaa’el now lives under constant threats from her family and community.
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Category: persecution ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: International Christian Concern ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Since she decided to follow Jesus in June 2025, 15-year-old Indii Mikaa’el has lost her education and the comfort of her home. She could also lose her life. Born into a Muslim family in Haroji Wado, near Ethiopia’s border with Sudan, Mikaa’el now lives under constant threats from her family and comm
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