False Blasphemy Charge Leaves Christian Community Reeling9/5/2024 Pakistan — Yet another Christian community in Pakistan is in a state of fear following a local Muslim’s false accusation of blasphemy.
Preacher Sparks Debate by Refusing Traditional Aboriginal Welcome Ceremony 8/28/2024 Australia — Preacher Dave Pellowe was recently summoned before the Queensland Human Rights Commission (QHRC) after refusing to have an Indigenous Aboriginal smoking ceremony as part of his Christian conferences.
ICC-Supported Missionaries Share the Gospel on Cult-Controlled Island 8/28/2024 Philippines — On an isolated island in the Philippines where two cult groups control all levels of society, one missionary couple is sharing the light of Christ and drawing people out of the darkness.
Taliban Codifies Sweeping Updates to its Morality Law8/27/2024 Afghanistan — Fresh on the heels of a decision last week to block the U.N. human rights rapporteur from entering Afghanistan, the Taliban regime ruling the country published a new set of morality laws that continues its long-running crackdown on human rights.
18-Year-Old Arrested Following False Blasphemy Accusations8/27/2024 Pakistan — Police in Pakistan have arrested an 18-year-old Christian named Tabi after villagers falsely accused him of blaspheming Islam.
Technology Can Help Persecuted Christians 8/26/2024 ICC Fellows — We know that technology has increased persecution. It also has profoundly improved the lives of persecuted Christians, offering them crucial support and protection.
Education is Key 8/26/2024 ICC Fellows — Education for religious tolerance can be effective in developing mutual respect and understanding among individuals from different religious backgrounds.
Communities in Three Nigerian States Endure Violence, Abductions8/26/2024 Nigeria — Christian communities in three Nigerian states suffered significant attacks in recent weeks at the hands of Islamic Fulani extremists.
7 Killed, Several Missing After Latest ADF Attack 8/26/2024 DRC — The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) killed seven, severely injured one, and left several people missing after attacking the Christian villages of Kawame and Mapili in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Taliban Blocks U.N. Human Rights Rapporteur from Entering Afghanistan 8/23/2024 Afghanistan — The Taliban announced this week that it would not allow U.N. special rapporteur for human rights, Richard Bennett, back into the country.
Madani Government Pushes for Centralized Islam in Malaysia 8/23/2024 Malaysia — Anwar Ibrahim’s Madani government is steadily working to centralize Islam in Malaysia. Efforts to impose a “Vatican-style” authority could have far-reaching implications for religious freedom, especially for Christians and followers of other minority religions.
Court Upholds Ruling Ordering Government to Release Report on Pastor Koh 8/23/2024 Malaysia — Malaysia’s High Court on Thursday upheld its recent decision ordering officials to provide Pastor Raymond Koh’s wife, Susanna Liew, with a copy of a classified report on his disappearance.
China, North Korea Working Together to Persecute Christians 8/23/2024 China/North Korea — According to a new report, China continues to aid North Korea in its relentless persecution of Christians.
A Sanctuary of Hope8/23/2024 DRC — An orphanage in Kasindi, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, stands as a sanctuary for Christian children who’ve lost their families due to the brutal attacks carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
The Silent Struggles of Female Orphans in the DRC 8/22/2024 DRC — In the heart of Kasindi Lubiriha, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), lies a sanctuary for young girls who’ve suffered through the brutality of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
Rally Planned to Honor Hindu Leader Worries Christians in Odisha 8/22/2024 India — Many Christians in the Kandhamal district of Central India’s State of Odisha have fled their homes to neighboring provinces, while those who remain are living in fear and uncertainty. The reason? Hindu nationalist organizations announced a massive rally to commemorate the death anniversary of a Hindu ascetic this weekend.
