The plight of persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ is getting more attention at the federal level, thanks to a report recently done by International Christian Concern (ICC).

ICC states it “recently sent U.S. government officials a formal sanctions request against Azerbaijan and prisons where Armenian prisoners of war and Christians were allegedly tortured.

“ICC led a comprehensive, monthslong investigation into Azerbaijan’s treatment of Armenian POWs from 2020 to 2021. Researchers pored over hundreds of pages of sworn testimony from victims. They uncovered significant, irrefutable evidence of long-term torture and cruel and unusual punishment supported by the highest levels of the Azeri government.”

The lead investigator said, “The reported cruelty committed against the POWs was consistent and atrocious ... the blatant attacks and targeting of POWs and Christians were undeniable.”

The conflict between nations like Armenia and Azerbaijan is deep-rooted and decades-long ... and it often involves Muslim oppression and targeting of Christians.

But the faithful and generous giving of supporters like you keeps LRI’s on-the-ground partners serving in war zones and hostile areas where the Gospel is not welcome and meeting the needs of the suffering, ministering help and hope in a myriad of ways.

Make a generous donation to LRI today and you’ll:

• Provide food and water to the hungry.

• Share Bibles with those who have never owned a copy of God’s Word.

• Offer discipleship training to new believers.

• Rebuild homes or churches destroyed by violence.

• Provide trauma counseling and spiritual support after tragedy.

• Supply tangible necessities to families and individuals who have nothing or were forced from their homes or communities.

• And much more.
  

All offered with the love and compassion of Christ.

Please stand with us to keep this work going ... empowering local, Gospel-centered ministry partners extending the hands of Jesus to the suffering.

Thank you, my friend!

In His service,

Mat Staver