Severe Persecution in Iran Against former Muslims that Voluntarily Convert to ChristianityFebruary 21, 2016 — ICC Note: At a global gathering in Rome, a Texas Professor explained the harsh persecution faced by Muslim-born converts to Christianity. Namely, he focused on the situation against such believers...
Living as a Christian Under ISIS’ Syrian BranchFebruary 20, 2016 — ICC Note: A Christian man has described what life is like under ISIS-Syria Control. Without a unified organizational structure, the severity of ISIS rule can vary from region to region....
PRAISE REPORT: Algeria – Religious Freedom Amendment WelcomedFebruary 19, 2016 — ICC Note: During a period of constitutional reforms in Algeria, the government passed a "Freedom to Practice One's Religion" amendment. This is an incredible step forward to securing the safety...
Egypt’s Kidnapped Christians: Human Rights Group Demands AnswersFebruary 19, 2016 — ICC Note: The Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedom has sent a public message to Libyan authorities demanded to know where its missing Christians are. The group appealed to Egyptian...
As Lebanon’s Demographics Shift, Christians Bear the BruntFebruary 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Lebanon has maintained a fairly large Christian population by adhering to two Lebanese Agreements that reserve Governmental positions to Christians in order to keep their Christian civilians represented....
Stolen Radioactive Material Poses Serious Risks in IraqFebruary 18, 2016 — ICC Note: Last year, radioactive material was stolen in Iraq. Although authorities confirmed the theft, no reports indicate that ISIS has been able to acquire the material. Radioactive material can be...
Under Kerry’s State Department, The U.S. Can No Longer Be Considered the Defender of Global Religious Freedom & ExpressionFebruary 17, 2016 — ICC Note: John Kerry's State Department has been asked to submit a decision on designating the atrocities against Christians and other religious minorities as "genocide" by mid-March. While a slew...
EXCLUSIVE: ISIS Using Chemical WeaponsFebruary 16, 2016 — ICC Note: Sample testing has shown that ISIS militants in Iraq used chemical weapons--namely mustard gas--in its clashes with Kurdish forces. This finding results in many horrific implications and unanswered...
Their Bloodline Continues to Ignite the Fire, Awakening the Church: Remembering the 21 Martyrs – One Year OnFebruary 16, 2016 — By: Emma Lane, Regional Manager for the Middle East 2/15/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) - One year ago today, the world was instantaneously subject to the most gruesome display...
Teens to be Prosecuted in Egyptian Court for “Insulting” ISIS in Short Cell-Phone ClipFebruary 12, 2016 — ICC Note: As Egypt’s President Sisi announces solidarity with Christians and proclaims his plans to rebuild their destroyed churches, 4 teenage children are standing trial for “insulting Islam” because they...
Congress Considers Iraq Safe Zone: “Christians and Yazidis Have No Place to Go”February 11, 2016 — ICC Note: As Congress discusses the possibility of an autonomous "safe zone" for Christians and Yazidis in Iraq, human rights leaders are concerned that there is not a single Christian...
In Iran, Elections Rigged to Preclude Any Democratic ReformsFebruary 10, 2016 — ICC Note: Of the 3000 democratic reformist politicians that sought political office in Iran for this year's elections, 99% were disqualified in the first vetting. Even prominent religious leaders in...
UN Report on Syria: Summary Executions, Torture, Illegal Makeshift Courts Among Terrible DetailsFebruary 10, 2016 — ICC Note: The United Nations (UN) Committee tasked with investigating human rights violations in Syria released a report showing the horrific details against all detainees held by radical groups, in...
EU is Unanimous: “What ISIS is Doing is Genocide”February 9, 2016 — ICC Note: When a governing body labels violence as “genocide,” this actually creates an international legal obligation for Member States of the United Nations to defend and protect the victims. This...
Iranian-Backed Militias Displace Iraqi Christians From Their HomesFebruary 9, 2016 — ICC Note: Iranian militias, who claim to be fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria, are instead, targeting Iraqi Christians and forcibly removing them from their homes. Iraqi Christians have experienced...
European Parliament Votes to Recognize ISIS Atrocities as GenocideFebruary 4, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The European Parliament unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday recognizing the atrocities carried out by ISIS towards religious minorities as a genocide. This is the first instance of the...
