Kazakhstan: “To prepare the public for a discriminatory new law”September 21, 2011 — ICC Note: “Officials of Kazakhstan's Agency of Religious Affairs (ARA), the state-backed Muslim Board, ‘anti-sect’ personnel, and local administrations have held public meetings praising the so-called ‘traditional religions’ and attacking...
California Couple Fined by City for Hosting Bible Study in Their Own HomeSeptember 20, 2011 — 9/20/11 California (Christian Post) - Chuck and Stephanie Fromm, residents of San Juan Capistrano, home to the oldest church in California, were fined $300 for the religious activities, which the...
Islamic Terrorists in Philippines Target ChristiansSeptember 20, 2011 — 9/20/11 Philippines (AsiaNews) – Without a leader and desperately needing funds, Abu Sayyaf Islamic terrorists continue to terrorise Mindanao, the Philippines’ predominantly Muslim autonomous region. Sources told AsiaNews that the group...
The Way of the MartyrSeptember 20, 2011 — In modern terms, most of us understand that a martyr is someone who has been killed for their faith, cause or conviction. But did you know that the word is...
Celebrating New Life in IndiaSeptember 20, 2011 — ICC supports five missionaries who brought 35 people to Christ in the past three months alone. Our missionaries preached the gospel in 45 different villages during that time. Here are...
Supporting Families in EritreaSeptember 20, 2011 — ICC supports families of imprisoned Christians in Eritrea. Judith and Mary (not real names for security reasons), whose mother is in prison because of her faith, are among those who...
Church Leaders Welcome US Report On Religious Freedom Violations In EritreaSeptember 20, 2011 — Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2011) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that a report by the US government once again cites Eritrea as a Country of Particular Concern because...
Please Pray for Algerian Christian Charged with BlasphemySeptember 20, 2011 — Please pray for Siagh Krimo, an Algerian Christian who is scheduled to appear in court on September 29 to see if his five year prison sentence for blasphemy will be...
Egypt Overlooked in State Department’s Religious Freedom ReportSeptember 20, 2011 — Washington, D.C. (September 16, 2011) – International Christian Concern (ICC) commends the Obama administration’s designation of eight nations as “countries of particular concern” (CPCs) – a classification appointed to countries...
Pakistani Christians Caught Up In FloodsSeptember 20, 2011 — Pakistani Christians Caught Up In Floods ICC Note “I have noticed and seen that Christians are being deprived of the help, relief and support that other people are getting.” 09/17/2011...
Coptic Christians torn over Egypt’s futureSeptember 20, 2011 — ICC Note: Among Coptic Christians in Egypt and America, there are mixed feelings of fear and excitement about Egypt’s future following the revolution. By Pamela Constable 9/19/2011 Egypt (Washington Post)...
Christian Released from Iranian Prison, Returns to the NetherlandsSeptember 20, 2011 — ICC Note: Vahik Abrahamian, a dual citizen of Iran and the Netherlands who was imprisoned for more than a year for “spreading the Christian faith,” was released and returned to...
Religious Freedom Repudiated In IranSeptember 20, 2011 — ICC Note: “Once again, the government of Iran is ranked as one of the worst violators of a crucial and fundamental human right – the right to religious freedom,” Voice...
Another Christian Accused Of Blasphemy Dies In Pakistani JailSeptember 20, 2011 — Another Christian Accused Of Blasphemy Dies In Pakistani Jail Death Raises Concern about the Safety of Asia Bibi Washington, D.C. (September 20, 2011) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned...
Mexico Evangelicals Leave Village Amid Crucifixion ThreatsSeptember 19, 2011 — 9/17/11 Mexico (BosNewsLife) - At least 70 evangelical Christians in Mexico's east-central region were homeless Saturday, September 17, after being expelled by local authorities from their village where traditional Catholics...
Indonesia: Violence Subsides Amidst Fears of Continued Attacks on ChristiansSeptember 19, 2011 — 9/19/11 Indonesia (AsiaNews) – The situation in Ambon is returning to normality, local sources told AsiaNews, following days of Muslim Christian clashes which left seven dead, 60 injured and considerable material...
