Iraqi Christian: ‘IS made me spit on a Cross and convert to Islam’January 19, 2017 — ICC Note: An Iraqi Christian woman from Qaraqosh recalls the confrontation when an ISIS militant forced her to spit on a crucifix and deny her faith. This was repeatedly the...
Samaritan’s Purse Opens New Hospital 6 Miles Outside ISIS’ War Zone in MosulJanuary 14, 2017 — ICC Note: As the battle to liberate Mosul rages on in the Nineveh Plains, Christian aid organization, Samaritan’s Purse, has set up a field hospital only six miles outside the...
Deaf Muslim Man Who Learns About the Gospel for First Time Leaves Islam for ChristJanuary 12, 2017 — ICC Note: Another story about how a Muslim man has come to Christ after visiting a church. In this case, according to Wycliffe Associates, the Muslim man was deaf an...
At least 100 places of worship destroyed or damaged by jihadists in the Nineveh PlainJanuary 12, 2017 — ICC Note: According to an official Iraqi/Kurdish spokesperson, ISIS is responsible for the destruction and damage of at least 100 places of worship in the Nineveh Province since June 2014....
The Jihadist War Against ChristianityJanuary 11, 2017 — ICC Note: The present dialogue in American government mistakes who are the victims of religious persecution. With the current administration avoiding terms like ‘Islamic Jihad’ to stay politically correct, one...
Christians rescued from Middle East Muslim terrorJanuary 10, 2017 — ICC Note: Migrants from the Middle East are spread out across the world due to the state of their home nations. However, Christian migrants from the Middle East, who are...
Christians the most persecuted group in world for second year: StudyJanuary 9, 2017 — ICC Note: According to a new study released by Center for Studies on New Religions, Christians were once again the most persecuted group in the world in 2016. The findings...
ISIS leader ends up converting to Christianity after planning to kill TV ministry workerJanuary 6, 2017 — ICC Note: After hearing a Christian minister on TV, an ISIS leader decided to meet the man and kill him. Upon their first encounter, the Christian minister shared the gospel...
Iraq: ‘Convert or we will shoot you’January 6, 2017 — ICC Note: After being rescued by Iraqi Security Forces, a mother and son have recounted their experience living under militant rule in Iraq. The boy, only 15 at the time,...
ISIS Sex Slaves ‘Cut Their Wrists, Tried to Die’ but Terrorists Kept Them AliveJanuary 5, 2017 — ICC Note: Women who have spent the last years as sex slaves in ISIS occupied areas are sharing their stories in a new report by Yahoo News. Because of the...
Abducted Indian Priest Begging For Life In VideoJanuary 2, 2017 — ICC Note: An Indian priest abducted in Yemen in March of 2016 has appeared in a video begging for his life and urging governments to work for his release. Priest...
Mass migration of Christians spells end of church in Iraq, warn activistsDecember 31, 2016 — ICC Note: Since 2003 mass migration has practically eliminated the Christian population of Iraq. Christian activists in the country are greatly concerned with the survivability of the Church in their...
Iraqi Forces Launch Second Phase in Battle Against ISIS to Retake MosulDecember 30, 2016 — ICC Note: Earlier this month the operation to liberate Mosul came to a significant pause as forces reworked their strategy and arms in retaking the city. On Thursday, the operation...
Fearful Christmas in Baghdad after attacks on ChristiansDecember 28, 2016 — ICC Note: Friday night, two Christians shops were attacked with gunfire leaving a confirmed three dead. The shops were presumably attacked for carrying alcohol. Police and medical sources reported three...
The Feast of Stephen 2016: We are living in a new age of Christian martyrsDecember 27, 2016 — ICC Note: December 26 is St. Stephen’s Day--a Christian feast largely forgotten on the modern calendar. But now it is more important than ever. St. Stephen was the first martyr...
Palestinians: The Nightmare of ChristiansDecember 27, 2016 — ICC Note: A prominent Christian figure in Palestine recently sat down for an exclusive interview with GAtestone Institute about the persecution of Palestinian Christians. The greatest foe they face according...
