Uzbek Pastor Reunited with His Family

December 9, 2012 — Uzbek pastor released from Kazakhstan prison ICC Note: Following a terrifying ordeal, Pastor Makset Djabbarbergenov has not only been released from prison, he has also been reunited with his family...

Uncertain Future for Christians Under North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

December 9, 2012 — Special Report by ICC 12/9/2012 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) - In about a fortnight, Kim Jong-un will complete one year as the supreme leader of North Korea, the world's...

Uzbek Pastor Granted Asylum

December 8, 2012 — Uzbekistan Pastor Released From Prison, Granted Asylum in Europe ICC Note: After being held for three months in prison in Kazakhstan Pastor Makset Djabbarbergenov has been granted asylum in Europe....

United Nations Hailed as Miracle Workers in Persecuted Pastor’s Release

December 8, 2012 — Persecuted Uzbek Pastor's Release a 'Miracle,' Says Open Doors USA ICC Note: Many are thanking the United Nations for the part they played in obtaining the release of Pastor Masket...

When Will Boko Haram be Designated a FTO?

December 8, 2012 — ICC Note: Boko Haram continues its reign of terror in Nigeria's northern states. Last week, Boko Haram militants killed ten Christians in their own homes and burned at least four...

Is Genocide of Christians Coming to Syria?

December 8, 2012 — The Syrian Revolution’s Dire Threat to Christians ICC Note: Recounting many of the recent attacks against Christians in Syria, this article poses the question: Is genocide of Christians coming to...

Despite Persecution the Church in China Continues to Grow

December 8, 2012 — Special Report by ICC 12/8/2012 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) - When Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang officially take over as the president and the premier of China in March...

Hundreds of Thousands of Christians Remain in Hiding in North Korea

December 8, 2012 — Leader Kim Jong-Un Sending More Spies into China to Search for Christians Helping Refugees ICC Note: Another article highlighting the lack of changes in North Korea and the continued plight...

CSW Urges British Minister to Highlight Plight of Christians in Burma

December 8, 2012 — CSW urges minister to prioritise human rights during trade mission to Burma ICC Note: As Burma’s nominally civilian government has been releasing political prisoners and lifting media restrictions, Western governments...

Bangladesh Christian Family Face Prison Over ‘Human Trafficking’

December 7, 2012 — ICC Note: A Christian family in Bangladesh claim that local Muslims are blackmailing them and that they have been sent to court over false charges of human trafficking. “Junayed, a...

Uzbekistan: Zero Tolerance for Free Expression of Faith

December 7, 2012 — Special Report by ICC 12/7/2012 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) - Authorities in Uzbekistan are increasingly raiding homes of Christians, confiscating Christian literature, and imposing heavy fines on believers for...

Protestants Face Brunt of Autocracy in Belarus

December 7, 2012 — Special Report by ICC 12/06/2012 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) - Protestant Christians in the former Soviet nation of Belarus have faced persecution in various forms since President Alexander Lukashenko...

Increase of Spies in North Korea Leads to Greater Persecution

December 7, 2012 — North Korea #1 on Open Doors World Watch List for a decade ICC Note: After almost a year under their new leader, Kim Jong-Un, Christians in North Korea are still...

Thousands in Vietnam Mourn Death of Christian Rights Campaigner

December 7, 2012 — Thousands attend Fr Etienne Chan Tin's funeral, Christian symbol of the struggle for rights ICC Note: Father Etienne Chan Tin’s funeral was attended by thousands of Vietnamese Christians who saw...

Christian Community in Iraq has Difficulty Defending Themselves

December 7, 2012 — Visiting The Christian Community In Iraq ICC Note: Read this discussion of the past, present and hopeful future for Christians in Iraq. While their numbers are dwindling and persecution continues,...

Christian Literature Reason for Arrest of Two Christians in Maldives

December 7, 2012 — MALDIVES. BANGLADESHI CHRISTIAN IN JAIL FOR BRINGING IN CHRISTIAN LITERATURE. ICC Note: A Bangladeshi Christian and a U.S. Christian were arrested and deported for bringing Christian literature into the Maldives....