Truth Against the WavesJanuary 26, 2024 — Countering the False Narrative that Climate Change is Fueling the Wave of Violence in Nigeria By Greg Cochran, Ph.D., ICC Fellow The return of the El Nino weather pattern in...
Secretary Blinken Encourages U.S. -Nigeria PartnershipJanuary 24, 2024 — 01/24/2024 Washington (International Christian Concern) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken encouraged Nigeria to partner with the United States as an alternative to the Russia-based Wagner group in his...
Religious Freedom Grows in World’s Biggest Muslim CountryJanuary 24, 2024 — 01/24/2024 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) -- Religion is a vital part of a person’s identity in Indonesia. On each citizen’s official National Identity Card, people can identify with one of...
A New Year Brings Waves of Persecution in North Africa January 24, 2024 — 01/23/2024 North Africa (International Christian Concern) – In the past several months, North Africa has seen a disturbing surge in persecution of its national Christians, with Mauritania, Algeria, and Libya...
Australia Churches Learn COVID-19 and Lockdown LessonsJanuary 24, 2024 — 01/23/2024 Australia (International Christian Concern) -- Australian researchers have published their findings on key lessons Australian churches should remember and learn from COVID-19 and the enforced lockdowns and mandates. Researchers...
Nigeria Group Urges Government to Declare Fulani Militants Terrorists January 23, 2024 — 01/23/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – A Nigerian organization in Plateau State called on the federal government to declare the Fulani militants a terrorist group. Barr. Solomon Dalyop, president of...
Hope House Nigeria: A Beacon of Light for Displaced ChildrenJanuary 23, 2024 — 01/23/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) -- Displaced children now have a school and building in Nigeria, providing them with a better life and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. For...
Outlook Grim for Christians in Comoros Following ElectionJanuary 23, 2024 — 01/23/2024 Comoros (International Christian Concern) – Comoros President Azali Assoumani was reelected last week, ensuring that Christians will face ongoing challenges and persecution on this small island off the Eastern...
Christians Suffer in Africa’s “North Korea” PrisonsJanuary 22, 2024 — 01/22/2024 Eritrea (International Christian Concern) - Called “Africa’s North Korea” by some, Eritrea is ruled by an oppressive, totalitarian government that is openly hostile to religion. Although Eritrea is roughly...
Extremists Kill Christian Man, Set Church Ablaze in SudanJanuary 22, 2024 — 1/22/2024 Sudan (International Christian Concern) — Karbino Bla, a Christian Sudanese man, succumbed to his injuries on Jan. 5, five days after he was assaulted by members of the Rapid...
Survivors of Christmas Eve Attack in Nigeria Struggle in IDP CampJanuary 21, 2024 — 01/21/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Survivors of a brutal, four-day attack that claimed the lives of more than 200 Nigerian Christians are struggling to start over in IDP camps...
North Korea Again Tops List of Worst Christian PersecutorsJanuary 20, 2024 — 01/20/2024 Washington (International Christian Concern) -- North Korea has again topped Open Door’s World Watchlist of the 50 countries with the worst record and levels of Christian persecution. International Christian...
Two Malaysian Filmmakers Charged with BlasphemyJanuary 20, 2024 — 01/20/2024 Malaysia (International Christian Concern) -- Two Malaysian filmmakers face up to one year each in jail for a movie that explored differences and similarities between religions in Malaysia. Authorities...
A New President and Reign in TaiwanJanuary 20, 2024 — 01/20/2024 Taiwan (International Christian Concern) – Taiwan, a sovereign territory of China and self-governing nation along the southern coast of China, held elections on Jan. 13 that resulted in a...
ICC Asks Congress to Investigate Religious Freedom Concerns January 18, 2024 — United States (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) sent a letter to the U.S. Congress yesterday, calling for a congressional hearing into the U.S. Department of State’s recent...
Three Indian Churches Raided by Radical Hindus, Pastors Arrested January 18, 2024 — Updates and Corrected Information (as of 1/22/2024): After further investigation, the mob stormed into the church gathering but did not do any damage to the building. Four people were arrested...
