Syria War: ISIS “Seizes Dozens of Factory Workers”April 7, 2016 — ICC Note: According to reports, dozens of workers from a cement factory in Syria were abducted by ISIS on April 4. The estimated number of captives varies greatly, but the...
Turkey Seizes Six Churches as State Property in Volatile SoutheastApril 6, 2016 — ICC Note: The government of Turkey recently seized six churches as state property in the war-torn southwestern portion of the country. These churches, one dating back 1,700 years ago, are...
Egyptian Copt Cleared of Fake Facebook ‘Blasphemy’April 4, 2016 — ICC Note: Bishoy Kameel Garas, a Coptic Christian from Egypt, has officially been cleared of guilt related to blasphemy charges regarding statements posted on Facebook. The Facebook posts, which were...
Turkey ‘Illegally Returning Syrian Refugees,’ Says Amnesty InternationalApril 1, 2016 — ICC Note: According to a new report from Amnesty International, thousands of Syrian refugees have been illegally forced out of Turkey and back to their home country. Amnesty reports that...
ISIS Forbids Remaining Christians from Leaving RaqqaMarch 31, 2016 — ICC Note: According to reports from local activists, the last remaining Christian families living in Raqqa, Syria are now being prevented from leaving the city by ISIS. Raqqa was taken...
Iran’s Ayatollah: Missile Program Trumps TalkMarch 30, 2016 — ICC Note: The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared on March 29 that his country would continue with its missile program rather than diplomatic relations in spite of...
Confusion About Alleged ISIS Crucifixion of Catholic Priest in YemenMarch 29, 2016 — ICC Note: Amidst reports that the Islamic State (ISIS) had crucified an Indian priest in Yemen on Good Friday, sources close to the story say they believe he is still...
ISIS Crucifies Catholic Priest Tom Uzhunnalil on Good Friday, According to ReportsMarch 28, 2016 — ICC Note: According to reports from the Washington Times, ISIS continued their pattern of barbarity by crucifying a Catholic priest, Reverend Thomas Uzhunnalil, on Good Friday. Uzhunnalil, who is originally...
Syrian Government Forces Recapture Palmyra from ISISMarch 28, 2016 — ICC Note: According to reports, government forces from Syria, supported by Russian airstrikes, have forced ISIS out of the historic city of Palmyra. While ISIS held control of Palmyra, they...
Islamic State Conflict: Iraqi Forces Launch Operation to Retake MosulMarch 24, 2016 — ICC Note: After months of preparation, Iraqi forces recently launched an initiative to reclaim the ISIS-held city of Mosul. As Mosul is the largest city currently under ISIS control, experts...
Israel Awards 850 Christians in Gaza Travel Permits to Visit Jerusalem during EasterMarch 22, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In a move which has been viewed as a first for the region, Israel has granted a substantially large number of Christians living in Gaza to visit Jerusalem...
Ancient Yemeni Jewish Community Finds Refuge from Civil War in IsraelMarch 22, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war for the past few years, pitting rebels against Islamic extremist forces. Throw in support from Iran and the landscape becomes...
Religious and Ethnic Minorities React to Kerry’s Genocide DeterminationMarch 21, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Ethnic and religious minorities directly affected by ISIS responded to Secretary Kerry's genocide determination with both hope and skepticism. Many are happy to hear the United States has...
Wycliffe Bible Translators Attacked and Killed by Islamic ExtremistsMarch 21, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Lately there seems to be very few places in the Middle East which can be considered safe locations, especially for anyone pertaining to be Christian. Islamic extremists raided...
Christian TV Channels Multiplying Throughout Middle EastMarch 17, 2016 — ICC Note: A recent study in Qatar confirmed that religious channels are significantly increasing in the Middle East. While some of the growth is attributed to Islamic channels, the most...
UPDATE: Praise: Kerry Declares Genocide Happening After Groups Apply PressureMarch 17, 2016 — ICC Note: After an inundation of articles and indictments against Secretary Kerry and the Obama Administration for stating they would NOT declare genocide against Christians and minorities in Iraq and...
