Christians Endure Persecution, Death, and Destruction in the DRC
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Christians are being attacked, murdered, and abducted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) every week, and the violence appears to be worse than ever. Between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, the Institute for International Religious Freedom reported that nearly 400 Christians were murdered in the DRC. And this is only a fraction of the total violence being perpetrated, as reported by just one entity. Rebel militias have gained vast influence over the Christian-majority nation due to extremist Islamist ideologies, years-long civil wars, and political upheaval.
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