Successful Transition of Power in Senegal Marks Democratic VictoryMarch 27, 2024 — 03/27/2024 Senegal (International Christian Concern) — The coastal country of Senegal in northwest Africa hosted presidential elections this week, marking the transition of power to Bassirou Diomaye Faye of the...
What Putin’s Re-Election Means for ChristiansMarch 22, 2024 — 03/22/2024 Russia (International Christian Concern) – President Vladimir Putin of Russia was re-elected on March 15 for his fifth presidential term. Ruling for nearly a quarter-century, Putin received 87% of...
Presidential Candidates Sign Commitment for Peace with Religious Leaders in MexicoMarch 13, 2024 — 03/13/2024 Mexico (International Christian Concern) — As elections in Mexico approach, Presidential candidates are scrambling to gain the favor of the religious population of Mexico. With three primary candidates left...
Known Violator of Human Rights Elected as Indonesia’s PresidentMarch 12, 2024 — 03/12/2024 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Despite official results being delayed until March, Prabowo Subianto has claimed victory in the February presidential election in Indonesia. Expecting confirmation in the coming...
Pakistan’s Zardari Wins Presidency Despite CorruptionMarch 12, 2024 — 03/12/2024 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) — Co-chairperson of the Pakistan People’s Party, Asif Ali Zardari, has won a second term as the President of Pakistan. Through the typical structure of...
U.S. Representative Calls for Recognition of Persecution in VietnamMarch 12, 2024 — 03/12/2024 Vietnam (International Christian Concern)— U.S. Representative Michelle Steel of California has written a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken asking for the recognition of persecution in Vietnam by...
Azerbaijan’s Uncontested ElectionMarch 7, 2024 — 03/07/2024 Azerbaijan (International Christian Concern) – Azerbaijan hosted presidential elections in early February, which resulted in the re-election of President Ilham Aliyev. Initially scheduled for October 2025, Aliyev ordered officials...
El Salvador’s Election Brings Concerning “New Ideas”March 6, 2024 — 03/06/2024 El Salvador (International Christian Concern) – El Salvador hosted presidential and congressional elections in early February, leading to the re-election of highly popular Nayib Bukele of the New Ideas...
Finland Elects New PresidentMarch 6, 2024 — 03/06/2024 Finland (International Christian Concern) – In February, the Nordic nation of Finland elected Alexander Stubb as its new president. With a history of stability, economic success, and thriving democracy,...
Attack on Catholic Church Leaves 15 Dead in Burkina FasoFebruary 27, 2024 — 02/27/2024 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – On Feb. 25, a group of gunmen violently attacked a Catholic church in Essakane Village, located in the Oudalan province. The assailants opened...
Ethnic Militias Enjoy Continued Success in Fight Against Burma’s Military DictatorshipFebruary 27, 2024 — 02/27/2024 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – Occupying the smallest state in Myanmar, ethnic armed militias in Kayeh are waging an effective if fiercely contested battle against the military dictatorship that...
Religious Freedom Concerns Remain for Christians After Election in BhutanFebruary 23, 2024 — 02/23/2024 Bhutan (International Christian Concern) – The small Himalayan country of Bhutan held elections for Prime Minister last month. Boasting a population of less than a million people, Bhutan has...
Bangladesh Elections Further Rule of Authoritarian Sheikh HasinaFebruary 22, 2024 — 02/22/2024 Bangladesh (International Christian Concern) – Elections for a new prime minister in Bangladesh resulted in less than 40% voter turnout on Jan. 8. Sheikh Hasina, the winner, previously ruled...
Prime Minister Modi Appeals to Hindu Nationalists Ahead of ElectionFebruary 17, 2024 — 02/17/2024 India (International Christian Concern) – Presiding over an elaborate ceremony complete with flower-spreading military helicopters and flanked by a star-studded cast of Indian elites, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Taiwanese People Reject China’s Influence and Vote Democratic Progressive PartyJanuary 16, 2024 — 01/16/2024 Taiwan (International Christian Concern) – Southeast Asia’s first national election for 2024 is complete, as Taiwan has voted its current government back into power. Leader of the Democratic Progressive...
Southeast Asian Elections Will Impact Christians in the Region in 2024 and BeyondJanuary 12, 2024 — 01/12/2024 Southeast Asia (International Christian Concern) – The Taiwanese national election on January 13 will kickstart several other elections in the Southeast Asia region in 2024. Hundreds of millions of...
