Government Schemes in IndiaFebruary 15, 2021 — [vc_custom_heading text="As an anti-Christian narrative sweeps across India, Christians are put into dangerous situations." use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_single_image image="121242" img_size="full" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"] This story was originally published in the February issue of ICC's Persecution...
Two Christian Evangelists Charged with Committing Blasphemy in PakistanFebruary 15, 2021 — Christian Men in Pakistan Face Potential Execution Over Religious Discussion 02/15/2021 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that two Christian...
Syrian Archbishop Calls for Refugees to Return HomeFebruary 15, 2021 — 02/15/2021 Syria (International Christian Concern) – The Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Damsucs, is appealing to Syrian Catholics and refugees to return home. Archbishop Battah commented saying that Christians can and should...
Vatican Releases Itinerary for Papal Visit to Iraq Despite Safety ConcernsFebruary 15, 2021 — 02/15/2021 Iraq (International Christian Concern) - The Vatican is confident that a papal visit to Iraq next month will happen and has released the itinerary for a three-day visit, which...
A Difficult Lunar New Year for Chinese ChristiansFebruary 15, 2021 — 02/14/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – For Chinese people, the celebration of Lunar New Year is the most exciting time, as people gather to reunite family members and wish each...
IDP Camp Remains Open Over Returning FearFebruary 14, 2021 — 02/14/2021 Iraq (International Christian Concern) – The last remaining IDP camp in Nineveh will not close, despite earlier confirmed reports that the camp known as Jadah 5 would be closed...
Father and Son Murdered in Kaduna State February 14, 2021 — 02/14/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – A father and son were murdered in their home on Saturday, February 13th after resisting a kidnapping attempt by bandits. According to Samuel Aruwan, Igabi local...
Killers of Christian in Pakistan Released on Permanent BailFebruary 14, 2021 — 02/14/2021 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – According to Morning Star News, two men suspected of torturing a Christian man to death have been permanently freed on bail in Pakistan. Relatives...
Six People Killed by Fulani MilitantsFebruary 13, 2021 — 02/13/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Fulani militants attacked villagers in Owode Ketu community in Ogun State, Nigeria, around 5am on Thursday, leaving six dead and many seriously injured. Two of the...
Post-Revolution Laws Affecting Egypt’s ChristiansFebruary 13, 2021 — 02/13/2021 Egypt (International Christian Concern) – Just over 10 years ago, Egypt’s January 25 revolution began. The months and years that would follow would bring significant change to the political landscape...
23 Forced Conversion Cases Alleged in Just 23 Days in Central IndiaFebruary 13, 2021 — 02/13/2021 India (International Christian Concern) – According to the Times of India, 23 cases were registered under India’s newest and strictest anti-conversion law in the first 23 days of its...
People of Faith Gather to Protest Myanmar Military CoupFebruary 13, 2021 — 02/13/2021 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – It has been almost two weeks since the Tatmadaw (Burmese Army) staged a coup and abducted the country’s State Counsellor, President, and other senior...
30 Days of Prayer for the PersecutedFebruary 12, 2021 — [vc_single_image image="118674" img_size="full" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"] 02/12/2021 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – Last June, a prayer service in Pakistan was attacked by the police. The priest leading the prayer meeting when police...
Bilateral Conversations with China Can Help Advance Religious Freedom, But More Must Be DoneFebruary 12, 2021 — 02/12/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – According to the official White House readout of a call earlier this week between President Biden and President Xi of China, Biden “underscored his fundamental concerns”...
Hidden from View: Egypt’s Blasphemy CasesFebruary 12, 2021 — [vc_custom_heading text="In a world where free speech is dead, Egypt creates new opportunities for Christian persecution. " use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_custom_heading text="By Claire Evans" font_container="tag:h6|text_align:left" use_theme_fonts="yes" css=".vc_custom_1612365839281{margin-bottom: 22px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="121230" img_size="full" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"] This...
Armenian Soldiers Killed After Ceasefire BreachFebruary 12, 2021 — 02/12/2021 Nagorno-Karabakh (International Christian Concern) – A recent report detailed the execution of 19-year-old Erik Gasparyan, an Armenian soldier who fought in the Nagorno-Karabakh (Armenian: Artsakh) war this past year. Gasparyan...
