Christians in Benue, Nigeria Suffering Spike in Brutal Fulani Attacks While Government Opens InvestigationFebruary 29, 2016 — 2/29/16 Washington, DC (International Christian Concern) - Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into a recent upsurge in radical Fulani attacks on Christian communities in Benue State, Nigeria,...
2016 Begins with a Fresh Outburst of Anti-Christian Violence in IndiaFebruary 26, 2016 — By ICC’s India Correspondent 2/26/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) - The first six weeks of 2016 have seen a fresh outbreak of anti-Christian violence in India. Widespread reports of...
Northern Mali Christians Forced to Abandon their Homes as They Flee Threats and Daily Attacks from Islamic JihadistsFebruary 26, 2016 — By Troy Augustine and ICC’s Mali Staffer Christians in northern Mali face a barrage of threats from radical Islamists forcing them with little choice, but to leave their homes for...
Rise of Religious Persecution in India Sparks Groundbreaking Congressional ResponseFebruary 26, 2016 — Congressional Letter Requests Prime Minister Address Persecution of Religious Minorities in India 2/26/2016 Washington D.C., (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) is elated to report that a bipartisan...
Chinese Catholic Leaders Given Ultimatum: Carry Religious ID Cards or Lose Right to Practice Your FaithFebruary 23, 2016 — Communist Government Fears Rise with Increase of Christian Followers 2/23/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that China’s hardline President Xi Jinping has begun...
43 Hostages Released by ISIS in Syria Following Ransom PaymentFebruary 22, 2016 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02/22/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) - At approximately 7:00 this morning, International Christian Concern (ICC) received word that ISIS released the last group of Assyrian Christians...
Inside a Fulani Herder Attack: Keys to Surviving Nigerian GenocideFebruary 22, 2016 — By Troy Augustine 2/22/16 Jos, Nigeria (International Christian Concern) - Residents of Ude village in Plateau State, central Nigeria were resting in their homes peacefully on Sunday night, February 14,...
BREAKING: Bombing in Turkey-Death Toll Still RisingFebruary 17, 2016 — ICC Note: A powerful explosion has rocked Turkey's capital, Ankara, near their military base. The Turkish government is calling it a terrorist attack but no one has claimed responsibility yet....
On Morning of Pope’s Arrival, Christian Church Set Ablaze in Chiapas, MexicoFebruary 16, 2016 — Arson Leaves Hundreds without Place of Worship 2/16/2016 Washington D.C., (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that in the early morning hours of February 15, the...
Six Christians Hospitalized, Including 4-Year-Old Girl, Following Brutal Attack by Hindu RadicalsFebruary 16, 2016 — By ICC’s India Correspondent 2/16/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) - India’s Christian community continues to suffer intense persecution as Hindu radicals unleashed another brutal assault on a Christian gathering...
Their Bloodline Continues to Ignite the Fire, Awakening the Church: Remembering the 21 Martyrs – One Year OnFebruary 16, 2016 — By: Emma Lane, Regional Manager for the Middle East 2/15/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) - One year ago today, the world was instantaneously subject to the most gruesome display...
How a Persecuted Christian Brought to the Edge of Death in Kenya Can Forgive Her PersecutorsFebruary 12, 2016 — By Troy Augustine and James Kake Gunshots rang out early in the morning of April 2, 2015, and Anatstaciah Mikwa’s mind raced as she wondered what was happening. “That was...
Ceasefire Agreed Upon In Syrian Civil WarFebruary 12, 2016 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02/11/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) - Six hours after Russia submitted a ceasefire proposal, world leaders in Geneva announced that they agreed to a ceasefire in...
Christian Leaders Horrified by Assault in Tamil Nadu, IndiaFebruary 5, 2016 — Indian Government Remains Unwilling to Protect Religious Minorities 2/5/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) was greatly concerned to learn of a priest and three Christian...
Ten Baptist Families Expelled for Refusing to Recant Their FaithJanuary 28, 2016 — State and Federal Authorities Continue to Ignore Persecution 1/28/2016 Washington D.C., (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on the afternoon of January 26, 10 Christian...
Historic Christian Monastery Demolished by ISISJanuary 21, 2016 — 01/21/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) -The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) completely destroyed the St. Elijah Monastery-a 1400 year old Christian Monastery in Iraq. The Associated...
