Vietnamese Nuns Demand Justice from Government on Land Dispute

May 11, 2018 — ICC Note: Nuns from St. Paul de Chartres in Hanoi were beaten up by gangsters hired by a woman who has land dispute with them on May 8, while they were...

Beijing Moves to Tighten Control of Foreigners’ Religious Activities in China

May 11, 2018 — ICC Note: Radio Free Asia has learned that China is further tightening control of religion for foreign nationals who practice their religions on Chinese soil, in order to prevent “hostile foreign...

Population Change in Idlib Threatens Christians

May 11, 2018 — ICC Note: Idlib governorate in Syria once had a significant Christian population. However, one of Assad’s preferred tactics is to move rebel groups to Idlib after gaining victory over other...

Malaysia Elects New Prime Minister with Opposition Scoring Historic Victory

May 10, 2018 — ICC Note: On May 9, Malaysia elects former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to replace Prime Minister Najib Razak. The 92-year-old Mahathir defeated the Barisan Nasional coalition, which has been in power...

Erdogan Attempts Hostage Diplomacy with Jailed Pastor

May 10, 2018 — ICC Note: As imprisoned American Pastor Andrew Brunson’s case continues to linger in the judicial process, it is increasingly becoming clear that he is being used as a political hostage....

House Church Pastor in Guizhou Province Tried for Leaking State Secrets

May 9, 2018 — ICC Note: On April 26, Su Tianfu, one of the pastors of Houshi Church in China’s inland Guizhou province was tried for “intentionally disclosing state secrets.” He was found guilty although...

Nun in Hanoi Beaten Unconscious by Vietnamese Gangsters

May 9, 2018 — ICC Note: Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres in Hanoi were attacked by Vietnamese gangsters during a protest on May 8. One nun was beaten with batons to unconsciousness. The nuns...

Kachin State Evacuates IDPs Trapped by Armed Conflicts in Northern Myanmar

May 8, 2018 — ICC Note: Authorities in northern Myanmar’s Kachin state evacuated 133 IDPs who have been trapped by intensified fighting between Myanmar’s army and Kachin armed group on May 7. The rescued IDPs...

Imprisoned Pastor Continues Defense in Trial

May 8, 2018 — ICC Note: Yesterday continued the second part of imprisoned American Pastor Andrew Brunson’s trial. The trial lasted for hours, and Pastor Brunson was denied the opportunity to have his three...

Murdered Philippine Priest Mark Anthony Ventura Laid to Rest

May 8, 2018 — ICC Note: Priest Mark Anthony Ventura who was shot and killed on April 29 by unidentified gunman in the northern Philippines was laid to rest on May 7. Authorities are still...

Iran Increases Budget for Religious Propaganda

May 8, 2018 — ICC Note: Tehran has increased its budget for Shi’a religious institutions to $50 million. This controversial move comes as Iranians complain that the regime cannot render basic services. Some see...

Shandong Authorities Confiscate More Than Thousands of Christian Publications

May 7, 2018 — ICC Note: Authorities in China’s Shandong province confiscated more than 1,100 copies of alleged “illegal” Christian publications and disks during their visits to at least five house churches, in the name...

North Korean Christians Disappointed at Summit Peace Talks

May 7, 2018 — ICC Note: North Korean Christians do not find the historic summit between the two Koreas last month satisfactory. “This is not what we’ve been praying for,” they said. A serious focus...

Rebuilding Families Key to Rebuilding Qaraqosh, Says Priest

May 7, 2018 — ICC Note: Equally important to rebuilding infrastructure in Qaraqosh is reconstructing the community, says the local Syriac Church. ISIS devastated Qaraqosh’s infrastructure beyond repair, and the resulting displacement of Christians...

Church Says Number of Missing Women on the Rise

May 5, 2018 — ICC Note: The Bishopric of Maghagha and al-Edwa in Minya has issued a statement asking for the reinstatement of the Advice and Guidance Sessions. These sessions were banned by the...

Churches Linked to Christian Persecution in Japan Closer to World Heritage Status

May 4, 2018 — ICC Note: UNESCO recommend 12 sites linked to the persecution of Japanese ‘Hidden Christians’ for World Heritage status. These sites in the Nagasaki and Kumamoto region show how Japanese Christians persevered...