Bangladesh Christians Captured, Forced to Return to BuddhismBangladesh Christians Captured, Forced to Return to Buddhism ICC Note "The extremists do not feel that the Christians are actively supporting their goals of preserving the Chakma society, since Christians…
Christians in India Targetted for Sex TraffickingChristians in India targetted for sex trafficking ICC Note "The traffickers have targeted Christian girls in the district of Khandamal. We recorded several cases of girls disappearing. We urgently need…
Christian Human Rights Group Urges Indonesia to Protect Religious FreedomChristian human rights group urges Indonesia to protect religious freedom ICC Note "Extremism and hatred must not be allowed to hijack Indonesia’s transition to democracy and violence and discrimination cannot…
Proposed Nepal Constitution Limits Freedom of ReligionProposed Nepal constitution brings both good news and difficulties, says GFA ICC Note "We know that the new constitution will restrict conversions in order to ‘protect' the country's demography and…
Christians Taken Into Custody, Others ReleasedChristians Taken Into Custody, Others Released ICC Note The Christians were arrested as they were attempting to enter the courtroom during the trial of house Church Christians 09/25/2010 China (China…
Forum Seeks College to Reinstate a Professor Who Was Attacked by MuslimsForum seeks reinstatement of Prof. Joseph ICC Note Muslim radicals cut off Professor Joseph's hand accusing him of blasphemy. Instead of protecting him, a Christian college where he had been…
Christian Missionary Found Dead in JharkhandChristian missionary found dead in Jharkhand ICC Note The body of the missionary was recovered from a well near a Muslim shrine. According to the postmortem report, the death was…
Uzbekistan: Three years in labour camp “not a severe punishment”Uzbekistan: Three years in labour camp "not a severe punishment" By Mushfig Bayram 9/23/2010 Uzbekistan (Forum 18 News Service) – Uzbekistan continues to imprison devout Muslims for long terms…
Growth of Christianity in Burma Reveals Need for Trained DisciplersThe growth of Christianity in Burma reveals the need for trained disciplers 10/24/10 Burma (MNN) - Burma is nearly 90% Buddhist, among a population of 53 million. A military dictatorship…
Police Keep Indonesian Church from Worship Site After AttackPolice Keep Indonesian Church from Worship Site after Attack 10/24/10 Indonesia (CDN) Following attacks on their church leaders on Sept. 12, a West Java congregation on Sunday (Sept. 19) faced…
Neither Roads nor Extremists Will Stop New PriestNeither roads nor extremists will stop new priest By Manik Willver D'Costa 10/24/10 Bangladesh (UCANews) - Poor roads, malaria and even extremist threats will not deter him, says the first…
Chen Pengyi Church Raided; Detainee Zheng Yumei Seriously IllChen Pengyi Church Raided; Detainee Zheng Yumei Seriously Ill 10/24/10 China (ChinaAid) - On September 22, 2010, at 4 p.m. local time, a Bible study and training session at Chen…
Indian Pastor Beaten and Left for DeadIndian Pastor Beaten And Left For Dead By Dan Wooding 09/24/10 India (ANS) - Digal is a dedicated husband, father and pastor in the North Indian state of Orissa. He…
India: Kashmir Churches Relieved at ‘tough action’ against Quran ProtestsINDIA: Kashmir churches relieved at 'tough action' against Quran protests ICC Note "We are thankful to the government for protecting our people and centers with determination" By Anto Akkara 09/23/2010…
Plight of Religious Minorities in Pakistan HighlightedPlight of minorities in Pakistan highlighted ICC Note Christian, Sikhs, Hindus, Ahmadiyyas, Shia Muslims and other religious minorities face persecution in Pakistan. 09/22/2010 Pakistan (Arab News)-European Organization for Pakistani…
Vigilantes Vow to Stop ‘Christianization’ of IndonesiaVigilantes vow to stop ‘Christianization’ of Indonesia Indonesia Islamists oppose building of Church 09/23/2010 Indonesia (AlArabiya) - A heated debate accompanied by a surge of violence hit Indonesia last week after…
