33 Christians Serve as Prisoners of Conscience in Vietnam

June 23, 2021 — 06/23/2021 Vietnam (International Christian Concern) – According to a recently released report on human rights in Vietnam published by the California-based rights group Vietnam Human Rights Network (VHRN), Vietnam holds...

Five Christians Kidnapped in Mali

June 23, 2021 — 06/23/2021 Mali (International Christian Concern) – A Catholic Priest and four of his parishioners went missing in Mali on Monday, reports LaCroix International. Father Léon Dougnon , the parish priest...

Concerns Grow Over the Health of Imprisoned ERCC Pastor

June 22, 2021 — 06/22/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – Concerns over the health of the imprisoned pastor of the banned Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) are growing. Pastor Wang Yi has been in...

“Wildfire of Terrorism” Sweeping Across Africa

June 22, 2021 — 06/22/2021 Africa (International Christian Concern) – According to the Washington Times, a top U.S. general issued a warning this weekend regarding the “wildfire of terrorism” that’s sweeping across the African continent....

Indonesia Mandates Test to Reduce Radicalism Among Civil Servants

June 21, 2021 — 06/21/2021 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – The Indonesian government has announced that their new selection procedure for civil servants will include a test intended to gauge a candidate’s level of...

Chinese State-Vetted Churches Praise CCP to Celebrate the Party’s Centennial

June 20, 2021 — 06/20/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – On July 1, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will celebrate a century of existence. In anticipation of such a grand event, religious groups including...

Over 70 Abducted, 2 Killed in Nigeria School Kidnapping

June 19, 2021 — 06/19/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) –An estimated 70 students and four teachers were abducted from the Federal Government College in Kebbi state, Nigeria on Thursday, reports The Guardian Nigeria. According...

Relocating Yasmin Church Perpetuates Religious Intolerance in Indonesia

June 19, 2021 —

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06/19/2021 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – For fifteen years, Yasmin Church in Bogor, Indonesia, has struggled with the local...

Burmese Military Arrests a Catholic Priest in Chin State

June 18, 2021 — 06/18/2021 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – On June 16, the Burmese military raided a Catholic parish house in Chin state, a majority Christian state in northern Myanmar. Soldiers arrested Father...

In Contact with Evil: Nun Advocates for Children Abducted by Terrorists

June 18, 2021 — 06/18/2021 Mozambique (International Christian Concern)- According to Independent Catholic News, a nun in Mozambique who was once held captive by jihadists is now advocating for children currently facing the same...

Attacks on Churches by Burmese Military Forces on the Rise

June 17, 2021 — 06/17/2021 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – There has been a rise in attacks against churches in the past several weeks. In several towns in Kayah and Shan states, located in...

Pastor Abducted by Boko Haram has been Released After 8 Months

June 17, 2021 — 06/17/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Earlier this week, Our Nigeria reported that Reverend Polycarp Zongo of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) was released after spending eight months...

Religious Oppression: Bantul Church in Indonesia Finally Granted a Building Permit

June 16, 2021 —

06/16/2021 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – The long struggle of a Pentecostal church in Indonesia, Immanuel Bantul Church, has...

“Many are afraid to sleep at night” Amidst Jihadist Uprising in Burkina Faso

June 16, 2021 — 06/16/2021 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – Earlier this month, an estimated 160 civilians were killed by jihadists during the deadliest attack in Burkina Faso’s recent history. Over a period...

Yasmin Church Finally Granted a Location to Worship After 15 Years

June 15, 2021 — 06/15/2021 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – For fifteen years, Yasmin Church in Bogor, Indonesia has faced legal hurdles and religious intolerance as they have tried to fight for their right...

Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) Releases Captives

June 15, 2021 — 06/15/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – A Pastor, UN aid workers, and several other civilians were freed in Nigeria yesterday after being held captive by Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) for...