Libya: Egyptian Christians Arrested in Libya for Merely Carrying Christian Books

March 14, 2016 — ICC Note: ICC's Egypt Correspondent has received word that 4 Egyptian Christians were arrested in Libya for "proselytizing." This word is basically an overarching term used by by Radical Islamist...

Moroccan Officials Dismantle ISIS Cell

March 13, 2016 — ICC Note: (ICC's Algeria Correspondent) Moroccan authorities found weapons and ammunition in the possession of 3 people who pledged allegiance to ISIS leaders in Libya and Syria. They were planning...

After 5 Years of War in Syria, Both Sides Agree to UN-Brokered Peace Talks in Geneva

March 12, 2016 — ICC Note: War-ravaged Syria and its displaced population witnessed a glimmer of hope as 2 of Assad's main Opposition leaders arrived in Geneva for peace talks to end the 5...

ISIS in Iraq: Chemical Attack Kills 3-year-old Girl; Wounds 600 People

March 12, 2016 — ICC Note: ISIS carried out another chemical weapons attack in Iraq on Saturday morning. 600 people have been reported wounded, and a 3 year old girl was murdered. The...

Starvation Plagues Northern Nigeria as Boko Haram leaves Wasteland in their Wake

March 12, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Boko Haram has been the thorn in Nigeria's proverbial side for years, placing the nation in a constant state of fear. For Christians in the region, that fear is exponentially greater...

66 Years of Oppression and India Continues to Fail to Recognize Realities Faced by Millions of Low Caste Christians

March 11, 2016 — By ICC’s India Correspondent 3/11/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) - For the past 66 years, India’s government has openly discriminated against Christians and Muslims from low caste backgrounds, more...

Czech Citizen Remains in Sudanese Prison for Filming Christian Persecution

March 11, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Czech citizen Petr Jasek was imprisoned in Sudan for filming instances of Christian persecution within Sudan's borders. Sudanese authorities arrested him in December and will face trial under...

Catholic Priest Demands U.S. Recognize Genocide Against Christians in Iraq, Syria

March 11, 2016 — ICC Note: Chaldean Priest, Douglas al-Bazi, gave an inspired and passionate speech in Washington, D.C. regarding the categorization of "genocide" for Christians in the Middle East. Al-Bazi was a former...

Islamic State Used ‘Poisonous Substances’ in Village Shelling

March 11, 2016 — ICC Note: Kurdish officials noted that ISIS fired rockets with "poisonous" substances into a village in northern Iraq when civilians began suffering skin irritations, rashes, and continual choking and coughing....

Hundreds Flood School Board Meeting in Support of Appeal of Court Order to End Prayer Practice

March 11, 2016 — ICC Note: As previously reported, in 2014 the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) filed a lawsuit against California’s Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education on account of their...

More People have been Killed by Muslim Fulani Herdsmen than Boko Haram

March 11, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Actions taken by Muslim Fulani herdsmen against Christian farmers has claimed over 60,000 lives since 2001 according to reports. However, these numbers are likely much higher as many...

Muslim Accused of Killing Christian Boy Released by Police to Terrorize Victim’s Family

March 11, 2016 — ICC Note: Tahir Jutt, a Muslim man accused of killing a 17-year-old Christian boy in Pakistan, was recently released from prison only a week after being arrested. According Christians in...

Ethnic Burmese Lawmaker has Opportunity to be First Christian Vice President in History

March 11, 2016 — ICC NOTE: As Myanmar continues the process of forming its new government, presidential nominees are being selected by each house of parliament. In the latest round of nominations Henry Van...

Government Sanctioned Catholic Priest Denies Cross Removals as Religious Persecution

March 11, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In an unsurprising move, a Catholic bishop from the government sanctioned Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association stated the cross removals are not national policy and that is was not...

Syria Sees Fewer Truce Breaches, U.N. Prepares Talks

March 10, 2016 — ICC Note: Good news in Syria for the millions of people that have been affected by the Civil War as Syrian opposition forces announced they have seen "fewer breaches" of...

Iraqi President: “Christians Are The ‘Original’ Members of Our Nation”

March 10, 2016 — ICC Note: In a recent visit to Egypt, Iraq's President Masum, met with Coptic Patriarch Tawadros II to discuss government role in defending Christians. President Masum recognized that Iraq's Christians...