Religious Registration Laws in the Middle East October 16, 2025 — By Joseph Daniel, ICC Fellow I remember years ago when I filled out my first visa form in the Middle East, I paused at a line that startled me: “What...
Update on Syria: A New Era or More of the Same for Syrian Christians?September 19, 2025 — By Linda Burkle, Ph.D., ICC Fellow Several years ago, while in Jordan, I had the privilege of participating in a feeding and grocery distribution program for Syrian refugees. We served...
Several U.S. Diplomats to Syria Removed as Integration of Syrian Minorities is Debated September 18, 2025 — Syria (International Christian Concern) — News broke early Thursday that several of the seniormost U.S. diplomatic officials working on Syria were abruptly removed from their posts in recent days. ...
New Bill in Congress Condemns Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Nations July 24, 2025 — 7/25/2025 United States (International Christian Concern) — Legislators introduced a bill on July 17 condemning the mass persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries and encouraging more U.S. involvement to protect...
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on SyriaJuly 3, 2025 — 7/3/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — The White House this week announced the official easing of sanctions on Syria, a move that follows an in-person meeting between U.S. President Donald...
Syrian Church Bombing Comes Amid Growing Threat from Islamic State June 25, 2025 — 6/25/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — A lone gunman wearing explosives entered the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church near Damascus, Syria, on Sunday, opening fire on congregants before detonating his...
Suicide Bomber Attacks Church in SyriaJune 23, 2025 — 6/22/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — A suicide bomber detonated himself during worship on Sunday inside Mar Elyas Greek Orthodox Church in the Dwelia neighborhood of Damascus, Syria. The...
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Syria Despite Uncertain Future for Human Rights May 15, 2025 — 5/15/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — On the sidelines of a trip to the Middle East this week, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi...
Turkey Suspected in Drone Strike Violation of Ceasefire in Northern Syria April 30, 2025 — 4/29/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — Speaking next to a small, still-smoking crater in the ground, David Eubank of Free Burma Rangers recorded a video this weekend documenting a suspected...
Saudi Arabia Increases Engagement with Syria April 15, 2025 — 4/15/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria’s debts to the World Bank in a move that signals a new level of engagement and support...
Syria’s Transitional Constitution to be Based on Islamic LawMarch 19, 2025 — 3/19/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — After a brief drafting process that lasted less than two weeks, Syria has announced an interim constitution to guide the country for the next...
Sectarian Violence in Syria Swells, Concerning Rights Observers March 11, 2025 — 3/10/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — Sparked by a surprise attack on government troops late last week, western Syria experienced a significant spate of violence over the weekend, leading to...
Syrian National Dialogue Conference Concludes with Mixed Reviews February 27, 2025 — 2/27/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — Hundreds of delegates from around the country gathered in Damascus, Syria this week to take part in the first national-level political dialogue after the...
EU Eases Sanctions on Syria as General State of Religious Tolerance Continues February 25, 2025 — 2/25/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — The European Union announced Monday that it would lift sanctions on Syria as reports continue to indicate that the rebel leaders now ruling Syria...
The Christians Disappearing from Biblical Lands January 9, 2025 — By Linda Burkle, Ph.D., ICC Fellow In commemoration of Christ’s birth, millions of Christians have made a pilgrimage to the “Holy Land” throughout the years. This last Christmas season, of...
A Summary of What’s Unfolding in SyriaJanuary 7, 2025 — By Joseph Daniel, ICC Fellow In just a few weeks, the Assad regime in Syria has shifted from seemingly maintaining a firm grip on an indefinite status quo to becoming...
