Police in Algeria Close Down Another ChurchOctober 21, 2018 — 10/21/2018 Algeria (International Christian Concern) – Algerian police shut the doors of a church on October 16. Government officials ordered the church to close in February after inspecting the site...
Christian Graves Vandalized in AlgeriaSeptember 19, 2018 — 09/19/2018 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – Over 30 graves were desecrated last week at Algeria’s La Reunion War Cemetery, one of the few Christian cemeteries in Oued Ghir. Just a...
UNHCR Condemns Algeria’s Harassment of ChristiansAugust 1, 2018 — ICC Note: The United Nation’s Human Rights Committee (UNHCR) has completed a review of Algeria’s compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The UNHCR has found that...
Algeria Backtracks by Closing Another ChurchJuly 17, 2018 — ICC Note: Last month, the Protestant community in Algeria celebrated as the government re-opened three churches which had been closed. Although several other churches remained shut down, Christians were hopeful...
Charges Dropped Against Algerian Christian Facing JailJuly 12, 2018 — ICC Note: A court in Algeria has dropped the charges against Idir Hamdad, who had been given a jail sentence and fine for carrying a Bible and Christian items. The...
Algerian Authorities Reopen Closed ChurchJune 28, 2018 — ICC Note: Last fall was characterized by the Algerian authorities suddenly closing a number of churches under the guise of having failed “safety inspections.” However, the authorities have begun reopening...
Three Churches Reopened in AlgeriaJune 12, 2018 — ICC Note: Algerian Christians have reported increasing governmental pressure in recent months. However, the authorities have unexpectedly reopened three recently closed churches. Although reopened, a number of others remain closed...
Two More Churches Closed in AlgeriaMay 30, 2018 — ICC Note: This weekend the Algerian authorities closed two more churches, both of which are located in an area where the church is significantly growing. One church is affiliated with...
Minya Bus Attacks Continues to Haunt ChildrenMay 28, 2018 — ICC Note: This weekend was the one-year anniversary of the Minya bus attacks which led to the deaths of 28 Copts. Children were on the bus, but the young boys...
Algerian Church Calls for Equal TreatmentMay 24, 2018 — ICC Note: Beginning last fall, the Algerian government has intensified a campaign leading to the closure or threat of closure of a number of churches. These churches are affiliated with...
Carrying Bibles in Algeria Leads to Heavy FineMay 18, 2018 — ICC Note: An Algerian Pastor lost his appeal yesterday of sentence that involved paying a heavy fine of $868 for transporting 56 Bibles. The sentence was originally received in March....
Algerian Fined for Importing Crucifix KeyringsMay 13, 2018 — ICC Note: Idir Hamdad, an Algerian convert, has been fined $175 for “importing unlicensed goods.” This is a reference to the Bible and crucifix keyrings which he was found to...
Yet Another Church Forcibly Closed in AlgeriaMarch 23, 2018 — ICC Note: Pressure against Algerian Christians continue as yet another church closes down after receiving a 15 day warning. The authorities claim that they are closing the church because it...
Algerians Request Renewed Prayer for the ChurchMarch 21, 2018 — By Claire Evans 03/21/2018 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – Algerian Christians are no strangers to persecution. Although the constitution provides for freedom of conscience and worship, Islam is officially...
Brothers Fined $900 Each for Transporting BiblesMarch 18, 2018 — ICC Note: In yet another example of Algerian authorities increasing pressure on Christians, two brothers have been fined $900 each for transporting over 50 Bibles in their car. Although the...
Algerian Pastor Sentenced to a Fine and Suspended Prison SentenceMarch 14, 2018 — ICC Note: An Algerian pastor charged under a law prohibiting evangelism has been ordered a three month suspended prison sentence and to pay a fine of 100,000 dinars (USD 868)....
