Mob of 100 Brutally Attacks Pastor and His Family in India

August 30, 2021 — 08/30/2021 India (International Christian Concern) – According to The New India Express, a mob of 100 people attacked a 25-year-old pastor and his family on Sunday in India’s Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district....

Chin Church Leaders Gather to Re-consecrate their Church after Military’s Occupation

August 30, 2021 — 08/30/2021 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – On August 28, church leaders from Falam area in Chin state gathered and had worship service to re-consecrate their church building in Tal Village....

NGO Assistance to Afghan Christians Now Threatened

August 30, 2021 — 08/30/2021 Afghanistan (International Christian Concern) – Afghanistan is in a dire situation. Prior to the withdrawal of U.S. troops, many Afghans lacked basic sustenance. According to Time Magazine, “The United...

ICC Restores a Ransacked Home in Pakistan

August 30, 2021 —

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08/30/2021 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – Last year, amidst a property dispute between a Christian family and their Muslim neighbors, John learned that his...

Afghanistan’s Minorities Brace for Persecution Following Taliban Takeover

August 30, 2021 — 08/30/2021 Afghanistan (International Christian Concern) – According to NBC News, religious and ethnic minorities in Afghanistan are bracing for increased persecution following the Taliban’s takeover of the country. Among the...

Taliban Seeks Seoul’s Diplomatic Recognition Despite Troubling Past

August 29, 2021 — 08/29/2021 South Korea (International Christian Concern) – The Taliban, self-referred to as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has seized power in Afghanistan since mid-August. The militant group is now desperately...

Christian Boy Suffers Acid Attack in India

August 28, 2021 — 08/28/2021 India (International Christian Concern) –16-year-old Nitish Kumar was attacked with acid last week in north India’s Bihar state, leaving him with burns covering 60% of his body. The victim’s sister,...

Muslim Cleric Arrested and Charged for Insulting Christianity

August 28, 2021 — 08/28/2021 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – On August 26, a Muslim cleric was arrested and charged by the Indonesian police with blasphemy for allegedly insulting Christians. Muhammad Yahya Waloni, a...

Afghan Christian in Canada Expresses Concern for Underground Church in Afghanistan

August 28, 2021 — 08/28/2021 Afghanistan (International Christian Concern) – In an interview with the Winnipeg Free Press, Shoaib Ebadi, an Afghan Christian living in Canada, expressed concern for his family in Afghanistan and...

Turkey Completes First Official Talks with the Taliban

August 27, 2021 — Growing Rapport Legitimizes Terrorism, Jeopardizes Religious Freedom 08/27/2021 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on August 27, 2021, Turkey’s President Erdoğan announced that Turkey...

Cardinal Bo Again Calls for Justice and Peace in Myanmar

August 27, 2021 — 08/27/2021 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – More than six months after the Burmese Army (Tatmadaw) has taken over Myanmar, the Southeast Asian country is trapped in an ongoing pandemic and...

Afghan Christians Pledge to Continue God’s Work in Afghanistan

August 26, 2021 — 08/26/2021 Afghanistan (International Christian Concern) – According to the Union of Catholic Asian News (UCAN), Afghan Christians have pledged to continue “God’s work” in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of...

Christian Youtuber in Indonesia Arrested for Blasphemy

August 26, 2021 — 08/26/2021 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – Indonesian police have arrested a Christian Youtuber after a recent video he uploaded on Youtube went viral and offended Muslims around the country. Muhammad...

Turkey’s Overflowing Influence: Religious Freedom Impact | Part 3

August 25, 2021 —

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In case you missed them, you can read Part 1 and Part 2 here. 08/25/2021...

Indonesia Concerned about Returning Fighters from Afghanistan

August 25, 2021 — 08/25/2021 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – After the Taliban has seized power in Afghanistan, it raises concerns as countries in Southeast Asia worry about ripple effects of an Islamic extremist...

Taliban Say Afghan Nationals Will No Longer Be Allowed to Flee Afghanistan

August 25, 2021 — 08/25/2021 Afghanistan (International Christian Concern) – According to CNN, the Taliban announced they would no longer allow Afghan nationals to travel to the Kabul airport to be evacuated. This statement...