June 11, 2025
Syria on the brink: ICC warns of civil war disaster
Christian leader urges U.S. to stay as radical Islamists threaten minorities
WASHINGTON — Syria’s new regime, led by a former al-Qaeda commander, is struggling to unify the country, resulting in the beginning of a full-scale civil war. According to CBN, “Fighting rages across northern Syria with Turkish-backed forces clashing with Kurdish units at the Euphrates River while sectarian battles erupt in the south.”
The Tishreen Dam has been the recent scene of violence between the Turkish-backed forces and HTS and the Kurds; a ceasefire has come into effect, but the Turks are not abiding, resulting in constant drone strikes and artillery shelling.
“The Kurds fought and lost more than 12,000 lives to defeat ISIS. Now, they say the ‘transitional government’ resembles the very caliphate they helped destroy.” Kurds in the region are growing increasingly nervous and distrustful of the new regime.
Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern (ICC) (persecution.org) and a leading expert on religious persecution, is urging the U.S. and countries around the world to step up and secure peace in Syria.
“For more than a decade in Syria and 30 years globally, International Christian Concern has fought persecution,” said King. “Today, Syria is a powder keg ready to explode into civil war. Turkish aggression has shattered the Tishreen Dam ceasefire, while Christians, Kurds and Yazidis face annihilation from a regime birthed from ISIS and al-Qaeda. Without urgent global action to protect these communities and force inclusive governance, we’re staring at a humanitarian disaster. The U.S. must stay to secure peace and stop Syria’s collapse into chaos.”
Jeff King has served as International Christian Concern (ICC) (persecution.org) president since 2003 and is one of the world’s top experts on religious persecution. He has advocated for the persecuted everywhere, testifying before the U.S. Congress on religious freedom. He has been interviewed by leading media outlets such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and The Washington Times. Jeff is also the host of “Faith Under Fire,” a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of the persecuted church from around the world. “Faith Under Fire” is available on LifeAudio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. Jeff King is available as a guest speaker. To learn more, go to Christian Persecution and Spiritual Growth Speaker | Jeff King Blog.
Since 1995, ICC has served the global persecuted church through a three-pronged approach of assistance, advocacy, and awareness. ICC exists to bandage the wounds of persecuted Christians and to build the church in the toughest parts of the world. Visit the International Christian Concern media page here.
Jeff King is the author of three books: “The Whisper” (2024), “Last Words of the Martyrs” (2023), and “Islam Uncensored” (2011). Jeff is available to speak at churches and events. For speaking, contact Jaela Bernard: jaelabernard@gmail.com.
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