Islamic rebel groups and Christian Persecution Converge in the Philippines

March 10, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The Philippine island of Mindanao is embroiled in corruption, political games, and Islamic terrorism. as a result over 150,000 people have been killed in the last half century...

Indonesia Accused of Alleged “Slow-motion Genocide” on Papua

March 10, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Indigenous peoples of the Indonesian portion of the Papuan Island have had little international attention as they have faced intimidation, beatings, torture, kidnappings, and murder. Papua boasts a...

China Forcibly Removes more Crosses in Zhejiang, Raising Number to 49 in 2016

March 9, 2016 — ICC NOTE: 49 crosses have been removed in Zhejiang province since the beginning of 2016 as the Chinese government continues to eliminate the power of Christianity. Churches which have fought...

Philippine Activists call on United Nations to Intercede on Behalf of Indigenous Christians

March 9, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A formal complaint was filed to the United Nations against the Philippine government as there has been little effort to quell the violence against the indigenous people of...

Pakistani Christians Have Mixed Reaction to Release of Shahbaz Taseer

March 9, 2016 — ICC Note: In 2011, Shahbaz Taseer, the son of the then governor of Punjab Salman Taseer, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen and held for ransom. Yesterday, Taseer was finally released....

Pakistani Christians in Joseph Colony Remain Scared on 3rd Anniversary of Neighborhood’s Razing

March 9, 2016 — Justice for Christian Victims Remains Doubtful in Pakistan 3/9/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Pakistani Christians living in Joseph Colony, a majority...

India Denies Visas to USCIRF as Reports of Increased Religious Intolerance Continues to Grow

March 8, 2016 — ICC Note: India has once again refused entry visa to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) even as reports of increased religious intolerance continues to grow. The denial comes only...

Detained Pastor Writes Letter of Prayer for Rights Lawyer Zhang Kai

March 8, 2016 — ICC NOTE: For a man who faces 24 hour surveillance in his own home by the government, the state of another imprisoned individual would be the farthest from his mind....

17 Killed in Suicide Bombing of Courthouse in Northwest Pakistan

March 8, 2016 — ICC Note: At least 17 people were killed in a suicide bombing of a courthouse in Charsadda, Pakistan. The Pakistani Taliban took responsibility for the attack calling it retaliation for...

Islamic Extremists Protest Construction of Catholic Church in Indonesia

March 8, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Indonesia has a difficult path for Christians to garner the proper building permits as they are required to gain the approval of the inter faith dialogue group and...

Pentecostal Church in Raipur Attacked and Vandalized by 25 Hindu Radicals

March 8, 2016 — Environment of Hate and Intolerance Against India’s Christians Persists 3/8/2016 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that a Pentecostal church in India’s Chhattisgarh state...

Another Church in Central India Attacked During Sunday Service by Hindu Radicals

March 7, 2016 — ICC Note: Another church in India's central state of Chhattisgarh has been attacked by Hindu radicals during a Sunday service. The radicals claimed that forced conversions were taking place at...

Support Shown for Mumtaz Qadri May Delay Asia Bibi’s Appeal in Pakistan

March 7, 2016 — ICC Note: An outpouring of support shown for the recently executed Mumtaz Qadri may delay Asia Bibi's appeal in Pakistan's Supreme Court. Last week, Qadri, the self confessed killer of...

Korean Catholics Call for Peace Amidst Fear of Nuclear War

March 7, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Korean Catholics are calling for peace on the Korean peninsula as the Kim Jung-UN regime threatens the world with nuclear war once again. In the year Pope Francis...

Potential Chinese Law could Spell End to Foreign NGOs in China

March 7, 2016 — ICC NOTE: It is troubling to know China is continuing to push legislation through that would all but eliminate many foreign non-governmental organizations. Restrictive laws focusing on NGOs financial statements...