February 2024 Persecution Magazine
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Seeking<br />
Salvation<br />
Afghan Refugees Find Christ Amid Uncertainty<br />
By ICC’s South Asia Regional Team<br />
In the aftermath of the Taliban’s resurgence in<br />
Afghanistan, Afghan Christians seeking refuge in<br />
neighboring Pakistan have few choices.<br />
Pakistan was not equipped to manage a refugee crisis, but<br />
thousands crossed the border after the takeover. Many<br />
Afghans fled to Pakistan without visas, passports, and<br />
other identification. Once Afghan Christians step foot in<br />
Pakistan, however, their journeys are far from over.<br />
Sardar and his Christian family initially had difficulty getting<br />
into Pakistan after the Taliban takeover. He was abducted<br />
by the Taliban en route to the border and held until his<br />
family could pay a ransom. They managed to scrape the<br />
money together, devastating them financially.<br />
Once in Pakistan, Sardar and his family were not well<br />
received. Like nearly all refugees, they faced hunger and<br />
poor living conditions. With no means of work, they were<br />
at the mercy of Pakistan’s refugee system.<br />
Please pray for Afghan Christians:<br />
1.<br />
For all Afghans to put their trust in Jesus.<br />
2. That new believers cultivate a lifelong relationship with Christ.<br />
3. For the security of our staff and those we serve.<br />
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