ICC Global Digest - 03.03.2026

• Pray for an end to IS and its violence.

• Pray for the church in Syria to remain united in the face of new threats.

Islamic State Announces ‘New Phase’ in Syria as U.S. Military Withdraws

The Islamic State terror group has launched an unusual series of attacks in Syria during the last week, part of what it calls a “new phase of operations” against the new Syrian government.

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• Pray that the dispersal doesn’t complicate counterterrorism efforts in the region.

• Pray that these families would hear the gospel and put their trust in Jesus.

Families of ISIS Fighters Escape Refugee Camp

According to U.S. intelligence sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, about 15,000 to 20,000 family members of Islamic State fighters have escaped Syria’s Al-Hol refugee camp, where many have been held captive for years following the territorial fall of the Islamic State group in 2019.

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• Pray for an end to the war.

• Pray for churches in Ukraine and Russia that are experiencing persecution.

Russia’s Persecution of Ukrainian Churches Continues as War Enters Fifth Year

As Russia’s war against Ukraine enters its fifth year this week, religious communities in Russian-occupied territories face increasing pressure, harassment, and violence. 

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• Pray that Algeria would recognize its rich Christian history and would allow for greater religious freedom.

• Pray for Christians in Algeria.  

As it Continues Closing Churches, Algeria Awaits its First Papal Visit

A leading figure of ancient Christianity, Saint Augustine, came from a land now known as Algeria. The region remained heavily Christian until the onset of jihadist invasions of the 7th century. Their influence was lasting. Today, more than 98% of Algeria’s 48 million people are Muslim.

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• Pray for the church in Mexico, which faces persecution from multiple sources.

• Pray for an end to the growing violence.

Mexican Evangelicals: Persecution

in the South

Mexico has erupted in violence and destruction in retaliation for the Feb. 22 assassination of Nemesio Ruben Osequera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). 

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