Ignored for 24 Years, Indonesian Church Finally Gets Permit 7/17/2024 Indonesia — After 24 years of waiting to get a permit to build a church and worship in its own space, the HKBP Binjai Baru Church has received a permit with support from Binjai Mayor Drs. H. Amir Hamzah, MAP.
Nigeria News: Fulani Militants Target Christians, Boko Haram Captives Freed7/17/2024 Nigeria — Despite efforts to raise awareness and halt the persistent violence against Christian communities in Northern Nigeria, attacks by extremist groups continue unabated.
Neural Pathways of Persecution7/16/2024 ICC Fellows — The psychological and social impact of persecution is profound, creating an environment of fear and insecurity. Christians in many countries live under constant threat of violence or imprisonment, eroding trust and cooperation within society.
Vietnamese Christian Activist’s Extradition Hearing Postponed7/16/2024 Thailand — Vietnamese Christian activist Y Quynh Bdap, who has been in Thailand since 2018, had his hearing for his extradition to Vietnam postponed until August.
After 5 Months, Abducted Christian Girl Remains in Captivity 7/12/2024 Nigeria — In February, Islamic extremists abducted two Christian siblings in Nigeria. Although they released the young boy after two weeks, his teenage sister remains in captivity.
The Pope’s Visit to Indonesia: An Opportunity to Promote Tolerance7/12/2024 Indonesia — During his upcoming visit to Indonesia — the world’s largest Muslim country, Pope Francis is expected to deliver a message on the importance of religious tolerance.
Has Technology Increased Persecution?By Lisa Navarrette, ICC Fellow In the digital age, technology has become a double-edged sword, offering unprecedented opportunities for connection and growth and new avenues for persecution and control. This duality…
Fulani Militants Ambush, Kill 3 Christians in Plateau State7/11/2024 Nigeria — On Sunday, July 7, Islamic Fulani militants ambushed Christians from the village of Maiyanga in the district of Kimakpa in Bassa, Plateau state, killing three and injuring two others.
Son of Bihar Pastor Killed as He Slept at Home7/11/2024 India — In the middle of the night on July 7, Hindu extremists broke into the home of Pastor Sushil Kumar and killed his teenage son as he slept.
ICC Releases Report on Concerning Religious Persecution Trends in Nigeria7/10/2024 United States — International Christian Concern (ICC) released a report on Wednesday outlining concerning religious freedom conditions for Christians in Nigeria.
Chinese Officials Propose Harsher Restrictions for Christians7/10/2024 China — In late June, Chinese authorities discussed placing major new restrictions on Christians and religion in general.
Islamic Fulani Militants Continue Killing Christians Across Nigeria7/9/2024 Nigeria — Christians in Nigeria continue to face deadly attacks by Islamic extremists. During the past week, Muslim Fulani gunmen killed at least 19 Christians.
Another Discriminatory Anti-Conversion Law Proposed in India7/9/2024 India — In an affidavit filed earlier this month before India’s Supreme Court, the northwestern state of Rajasthan indicated that it planned to introduce curbs on so-called forced conversions.
Malaysian Government Official Accused of Christian Evangelism7/8/2024 Malaysia — A former top police official has accused Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh of evangelizing and wanting to turn Malaysia into a Christian nation.
7 Christian Families Banned from Odisha Village7/8/2024 India — Seven families who left their tribal religion to become Christians were evicted from a forested village in south Odisha last month.
11 Imprisoned Vietnamese Christians Missing7/5/2024 Vietnam — Eleven Vietnamese Christians who were imprisoned for religious activity and religious identity in the Southeast Asian nation are missing, prompting concerns over the treatment of jailed Christ followers in Vietnam.
