ICC Delivers Life-Saving Medical Assistance to Persecuted Pastors in India

October 18, 2016 — By Michelle King 10/17/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – As the number of violent attacks against Christians in India has escalated, International Christian Concern (ICC) continues to deliver medical...

Boko Haram Releases 21 Captive Chibok School Girls in Nigeria

October 14, 2016 — Girls Exchanged for Four Boko Haram Prisoners 10/13/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern): International Christian Concern (ICC) has confirmed that 21 of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls have been released by...

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Indefinitely Adjourns Asia Bibi’s Blasphemy Appeal

October 13, 2016 — Christian Mother’s Legal Team Still Hopeful for Acquittal 10/13/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the Supreme Court of Pakistan has indefinitely adjourned...

Four Christians in Sudan Face Prison for Their Faith

October 12, 2016 — By Sara Solomon 10/12/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) - Sudan is no place for weak men. Known for its staunch oppression to the Christian faith, Sudan continues to rank...

Court Date Set for Asia Bibi’s Final Appeal in Pakistan

October 7, 2016 — Christian Mother Faces Death by Hanging if Appeal is Rejected 10/06/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Asia Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced...

Appeal Rejected for American Pastor Charged under Russia’s Anti-Terror Law

October 4, 2016 — Pastor Donald Ossewaarde Pledges to Continue Appeals Process to the End 10/4/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the appeal for Pastor Donald...

Hindu Radicals Use “Siege-Like” Tactics to Choke Christianity Out of Village in India

October 3, 2016 — By ICC’s India Correspondent 10/03/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) - Two and a half years ago, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Hindu nationalist BJP into power. Unfortunately,...

Presidential Candidates have an Opportunity to Raise International Religious Freedom Issues

September 30, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In the hustle and bustle of the 2016 presidential election, both candidates have an opportunity to make international religious freedom an issue. Read the latest article from the...

Nicaraguan Government Shuts Down Evangelical Prayer Vigil

September 28, 2016 — Nicaragua’s Government Denies Use of Public Space to Evangelical Group 09/28/2016 Washington, D.C. – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the Alianza Evangelica Nicaraguenze (Evangelical Alliance of Nicaragua, AEN)...

Christians Murdered as Boko Haram Strikes Chibok Area for the Second Week in a Row

September 27, 2016 — Christian Villages in Chibok Area Fear More Deadly Attacks 09/27/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Boko Haram insurgents killed at least two...

Christian Writer Murdered at Courthouse in Jordan for Sharing “Blasphemous” Cartoon

September 27, 2016 — Extrajudicial Killings Continue When Religious Minorities are Accused of Blasphemy 09/27/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Nahed Hattar, a Christian writer in...

Court Postpones Appeal of American Pastor Charged under Russian Anti-Terror Law

September 26, 2016 — Hearing Is Scheduled to Resume on September 30 for Further Testimony 9/26/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the appeal for Pastor Donald...

Christians Remember All Saints Church Martyrs on Third Anniversary of the Attack

September 22, 2016 — Survivors Mourn as Terrorist Attacks on Christians Increase 09/22/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) -- International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Christians in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar will...

Boko Haram Launches Targeted Attacks Against Christians in Nigeria

September 21, 2016 — 09/21/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Boko Haram insurgents killed at least eight Christians in an attack on Kwamjilari village, located in...

Teaching Hate: Pakistan’s Schools Sowing the Seeds of Christian Persecution

September 21, 2016 — By ICC’s Pakistan Correspondent 09/21/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) - In July, teenagers killed their classmate, Wajaish Kumar, with their teacher’s help. 12-year-old Kasheesh suffered a fractured elbow after...

Persecution Next Door: ICC Talks with Cuban Pastor Ousted from His Homeland

September 15, 2016 — By ICC’s Latin America Correspondent 09/15/2016 - Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) - “It was one of those moments that you never forget. Knowing that your daughter is watching something...