Christian Literature Confiscated from Baptist Church in UzbekistanOctober 28, 2011 — ICC Note: “Uzbekistan continues to impose strict censorship on religious literature of all faiths sent to the country,” Forum 18 News Service reports. By Mushfig Bayram 10/27/2011 Uzbekistan (Forum 18...
‘Hard Pressed, but Not Crushed’ – A Courageous Woman Tells of Her Fiancé’s Death on Egypt’s ‘Bloody Sunday’October 28, 2011 — By Aidan Clay October 28 (ICC) – After a long march from Shubra, Viviane Magdi and her fiancé Michael Mosad finally reached their destination at the State TV building in...
Britain’s Only Muslim Member Of Cabinet Tells Christians Not To Be Ashamed Of Their FaithOctober 28, 2011 — Britain Must Be A Country Where People Can Be Proud Of Their Religion The murder of Shahbaz Bhatti in Pakistan emphasizes the urgent need for communication between faiths. 10/28/2011 Great Britain (The Telegraph)-Earlier...
Challenge To UK On ‘Aid Bias Against Christians’October 28, 2011 — Challenge To PM On ‘Aid Bias Against Christians’ ICC Note “This persecution goes beyond the repression of their religious belief, but extends to the often violent destruction of churches and...
Clinton appeals for tolerance of minorities in Islamic countriesOctober 28, 2011 — ICC Note: “US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday appealed for Pakistan, Afghanistan and other Muslim-majority nations to respect religious minorities, saying some are treated ‘brutally.’” Agence France-Presse reports....
Malaysian Rally Against Christian’s FizzlesOctober 27, 2011 — 10/24/2011 Malaysia (WSJ) - It was billed as a “Gathering of a Million Muslims,” but it was anything but. A much-touted weekend assembly of Malaysian Muslims who are angry over...
Arsonists Set Fire To Christian Radio Station In The PhilippinesOctober 27, 2011 — 10/26/2011 Philippines (MySinchew) - A Roman Catholic Church-run radio station was set on fire in the central Philippines on Wednesday in the latest attack on the press in the country,...
Vietnam Dissidents Forced To Flee, Pastor Violently BeatenOctober 27, 2011 — 10/25/2011 Vietnam (The Guardian) - Two Vietnamese dissidents have fled the country under the threat of imprisonment or worse after collaborating with the Guardian on an article that highlighted a...
Protect Christians Same As Homosexuals, UK’s PM ToldOctober 27, 2011 — Protect Christians Same As Homosexuals, Cameron told ICC Note “Here in the UK if you display a Bible verse on the wall of a café you face prosecution. Was Ann...
Eritrea: Three More Christians Die Inside Military Prisons; Toll Now At Twenty OneOctober 27, 2011 — Eritrea: 3 More Christians Die Inside Military Prisons; Toll Now At 21 ICC Note Eritrea arrested the Christians for practicing their faith. They died due to harsh prison conditions and...
Iranian Ayatollah’s “Secret Security” Pressure Christian Pastor Youcef NadarkhaniOctober 27, 2011 — ICC Note: The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) reports that, “agents of the Ministry of Intelligence and National Security of Iran, commonly referred to as Iran’s Secret Security,...
Iraqi Christian Leaders View U.S. Troop Departure With Uncertainty and HopeOctober 27, 2011 — In the wake of the American-led invasion, the Christian population has been cut in half. ICC Note: “Amid President Obama’s announcement that the United States will bring home the remainder...
Burmese Kachin Churches Attacked, Villagers Killed And RapedOctober 26, 2011 — 10/23/2011 Burma (ANS) - Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a Christian organization working for religious freedom through advocacy and human rights, is deeply concerned by reports that the Burma Army are...
Indonesian Church Denied Site As New Bill Threatens FreedomsOctober 26, 2011 — 10/25/2011 Indonesia (CDN) - Members of a church in Bogor, West Java, are determined to continue meeting outside their sealed building each Sunday until they are granted freedom to worship...
Pakistani Advocate Says Public Focus Harms Cause For Asia BibiOctober 26, 2011 — Pakistani Advocate Says Public Focus Harms Cause For Asia Bibi ICC Note According to the advocate, the media shouldn't talk too much about Asia Bibi "not because one wants to...
Scottish Church Leader Warns Persecution Risks If Marriage RedefinedOctober 26, 2011 — RC Archbishop Warns Of Legal Risk Of Redefining Marriage ICC Note “A change in the law will effectively render ...people ... vulnerable to accusations of discrimination, and in danger in...
