Christians’ Tragic History in PakistanApril 25, 2016 — ICC Note: Today, Christians in Pakistan are among the most persecuted religious minority on the planet. Because of this, it surprises many when they learn that many Christians in the Subcontinent actually voted...
Hundreds Coming to Christ in India Despite PersecutionApril 22, 2016 — ICC Note: According to reports from the group Christian Aid Mission, hundreds are coming to Christ despite the persecution escalating in India. Specifically, Christian Aid Mission described in a report...
Another Christian Dies from Wounds Following Easter Bombing in PakistanApril 22, 2016 — ICC Note: Another Christian woman has died following the Easter bombing in Lahore, Pakistan that targeted the country's vulnerable Christian community. A Christian woman named Maryam was seriously injured in...
Persecuted Christians Face More Than Just Terrorism in PakistanApril 21, 2016 — ICC Note: For some, the suicide bombing targeting Christians in Lahore, Pakistan was the first time they had ever heard of Pakistani Christians. These individuals were then horrified to learn...
Report Indicates Christianity is Growing Among India’s Tribal PeopleApril 20, 2016 — ICC Note: Recently released government data in India has indicated that Christianity is growing among India's tribal people. Christian leaders in India expressed their excitement over this new data, but...
Pakistani Court Releases Primary Suspect in 2014 Lynching of a Christian CoupleApril 20, 2016 — ICC Note: According to reports, the primary suspect in the case regarding a Christian couple that was burned alive by a mob in 2014 has been released on bail. In...
Christians in Nizamabad Suffer as Absolute Impunity is Enjoyed by Hindu RadicalsApril 19, 2016 — By ICC’s India Correspondent 4/19/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) - “The actual volume of violent persecution is not known,” explained Dr. John Dayal, spokesman of the United Christian Forum....
Christians in Sri Lanka Persecuted By Buddhist Monks and Government OfficialsApril 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Various human rights groups have reported that Christians in Sri Lanka are facing escalating persecution at the hands of Buddhist monks and government officials. Sri Lanka, which is...
Pastor and Pregnant Wife Almost Burned Alive by Radicals in IndiaApril 19, 2016 — ICC Note: A Christian pastor and his pregnant wife were almost burned alive by unidentified assailants over the weekend after their church was attacked and the Christian couple was beaten...
Government Panel Makes Move Against Christian and Minority Schools in Central IndiaApril 18, 2016 — ICC Note: A government panel in India's Madhya Pradesh state has made a move against both Christian and other minority schools in the state. The panel has decided to review...
Pakistan Avoids CPC Designation for Religious Freedom Violations AgainApril 18, 2016 — ICC Note: As the U.S. State Department once again announced its list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC), a designations set aside for the worlds worst violators of religious freedom,...
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Called on All Bengalis to Respect All ReligionsApril 15, 2016 — ICC Note: During Bengali New Year celebrations, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh called on the people of his country to respect all religions. This comes on the heels of a...
Christians in Bhutan Continue to Face Discrimination and PersecutionApril 15, 2016 — ICC Note: Christians living in the remote Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan continue to face discrimination and persecution due to their Christian faith. Buddhism is Bhutan's official religion and individuals not...
Pakistan’s Textbooks Teaching Religious Intolerance to MillionsApril 14, 2016 — ICC Note: A report released by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom found that textbooks being used by Pakistan's public school system is actually teaching children to hate religious...
Christian Persecution Takes On New Shape in Sri LankaApril 13, 2016 — ICC Note: Christian persecution has reportedly taken on a new shape in Sri Lanka according to a Christian group tracking persecution there. Historically, Christian persecution was committed by radical Buddhist...
Pakistan’s Schools Teaching Children to Hate Christians and Religious MinoritiesApril 13, 2016 — ICC Note: A study released by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) found that Pakistan's public schools are teaching intolerance and hate against the country's Christian and religious...
