Inside the UK Asylum System: From Eritrea to Northern EnglandFebruary 21, 2016 — ICC Note: Eritreans represent the largest number of migrants in the global refugee crisis that are applying for asylum in the United Kingdom. The tiny East African nation on the...
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....
Refugees Go from Surviving War to Fighting PTSDFebruary 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Whether suffering persecution or war, refugees streaming from Asia, the Middle East and Africa for Europe now face the reality of psychological trauma related to the experience they...
Ethnic Karen People have a Renewed Hope for an Independent Nation in BurmaFebruary 19, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The Karen people in eastern Myanmar (Burma) have been under extreme religious and ethnic persecution for decades. Since Burma's independence from the British Empire in the late 1940's...
Nigerian Troops Rescue 195 Boko Haram Hostages, Ambush Terrorists Near Sambisa Forest: Army SpokesmanFebruary 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Military operations in northern Nigeria fighting Boko Haram have resulted in liberating 195 more hostages. Kidnapping is one of the Islamist terror group's calling cards, made famous by...
Disabled Christian on Death Row for Blasphemy in Pakistan Set to Appeal ConvictionFebruary 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Shafqat Emmanuel, a disabled Christians sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan, is set to appeal his conviction on March 5. In July 2013, Emmanuel and his wife...
Christians in Pakistan Appeal for Equality in the WorkplaceFebruary 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Christians in Pakistan are appealing to the government to enforce the constitutional rights of Christians and other religious minorities in the workplace by guaranteeing equal treatment and equal pay. This...
China once again Shows True Colors in Denial of Visas to Religious Freedom ForumFebruary 19, 2016 — ICC NOTE: It seems China continues to have strong influence in Taiwan even though Taiwan is a democratically sovereign nation. legal activist Chen Guangcheng and a prominent Uyghur activist were...
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...
U.S.-Vietnam Relations Become Positive Despite Vietnam’s Religious PersecutionFebruary 18, 2016 — ICC NOTE: As President Obama attended the recent ASEAN summit in Sunnyland California, little was said regarding religious freedom according to the lack of news on the subject. What did...
Boko Haram Fighters Are Traveling to Somalia for Training, President SaysFebruary 18, 2016 — ICC Note: One of Africa's worst persecutors appears to be traversing the continent for training. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud claims knowledge of Boko Harm fighters traveling to Somalia for...
Kindergarten Director Released from Prison after 2 Years in ChinaFebruary 18, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Chinese authorities have released the director of a church-run kindergarten in southern Guangxi after spending two years in detention. Cheng Jie was detained in February of 2014 for...
