Mozambique: Christians Remain at Risk

Dec. 21, 2023 | Mozambique
Source: iCommitToPray

Muslim extremists in Mozambique

Since 2019, the Cabo Delgado region of Northern Mozambique has been the site of extremist Muslim attacks in which thousands have been killed and at least 100,000 displaced. The attackers are part of a group connected to the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) that seeks to establish a region ruled by sharia law. Some of the deadliest attacks came in 2021 near a massive oil processing installation under construction, garnering worldwide media coverage. Since then, the region remains extremely dangerous for Christians. “When the terrorists raid a village, they ask villagers what religion they are,” said a front-line worker. “If they say ‘Christian,’ the terrorists usually behead them.” The front-line worker said he spoke with a widow who lost her husband and three sons in such an attack in August 2023. Few Christian ministries continue to operate in that dangerous region of Mozambique, and they request prayer.

Pray for Christians who have lost everything in recent Islamist attacks. 

Pray for the 16,000 displaced Christians receiving emergency food relief this year. 

Pray that displaced Christians who receive audio Bibles will be encouraged by God’s Word. 

Pray for efforts to rebuild churches that were destroyed in Islamist attacks. 

Pray for the reestablishment of a Christian school destroyed by Islamists. 

Pray for the encouragement of those ministering to displaced and traumatized Christians.