Christianity on the rise despite persecution in S.E. AsiaJanuary 11, 2018 — ICC Note: According to Evangelical Focus, evangelicalism in Muslim-majority countries in Southeast Asia including Malaysia and Indonesia is on the rise, with about 10 percent of the population being Christians....
Hundreds of Counter-terrorism police added to fight extremism in IndonesiaDecember 31, 2017 — ICC Note: 600 extra police officers will be joining the counter-terrorism force in Indonesia starting from next year. Their aim is to monitor is to monitor Islamic State networks and...
For Christmas, Indonesia reduces sentence for Christian inmatesDecember 27, 2017 — ICC Note: This Christmas, as part of its policy of sentence remissions to inmates for good conduct on its independence day and during major religious festivals, Indonesia reduced the prison...
Indonesia pastry shop refuses to write “Merry Christmas” on cake for customerDecember 26, 2017 — ICC Note: A pastry shop in Makassar, Indonesia refused to write “Merry Christmas” for its customer since it goes against their “religious principles.” Though the owner later apologized on social...
US government responds in court fight over Indonesian Christian immigrantsDecember 21, 2017 — ICC Note: U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris in Boston blocked immigration officials from removing 51 Indonesian Christian immigrants until the court considers their request for a preliminary injunction last...
Indonesia: Christians in Jakarta not impressed by Islamist governor’s Christmas celebration arrangementDecember 18, 2017 — ICC Note: The Governor of Jakarta, an Islamist organizes the event “Celebration of Christmas” at the National Monument. However, Christians have criticized that the choice of the location, symbol of...
Indonesia detains 18 to ramp up security ahead of Christmas seasonDecember 16, 2017 — ICC Note: In an attempt to prevent possible terrorist attacks during Christmas season, the Indonesian police has arrested 18 people and put them in detention. These suspects are mostly linked...
Indonesia: local authorities defend the religious freedom of non-MuslimsDecember 14, 2017 — ICC Note: Community leaders in Tangerang, Banten province attempted to issue a public notice against non-Muslim residents days after Indonesia Bethel Church (GBI) held a ceremony in the home of...
ICC Helps Persecuted Family with Housing and Small Business in IndonesiaDecember 13, 2017 — By Linda Jones 12/14/2017 Washington, DC (International Christian Concern)- Christians in Indonesia face severe persecution at the hands of radical Muslims, sometimes the government, and even their family members. Many...
Protestant pastor in Indonesia first to be charged with blasphemyDecember 13, 2017 — ICC Note: Reverend Abraham Ben Moses, a protestant pastor is accused of trying to convert his taxi driver to Christianity. For that, he became the first Christian cleric to face...
Raids on Christmas accessories forbidden: Jakarta PoliceDecember 9, 2017 — ICC Note: Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Idham Aziz has promised that the police officials will be deployed to guard the Christmas celebration in the city. Last year, some raids...
Constitutional Court ruling boosts religious rights in IndonesiaDecember 4, 2017 — ICC Note: Indonesia is making some progress in terms of enhancing religious rights. The Constitutional Court declares unconstitutional for the indigenous faith followers to leave a blank on the religious...
Boston judge grants reprieve to Indonesians fighting deportationNovember 28, 2017 — ICC Note: Around 50 Indonesian Christians who are afraid to be sent back to Indonesia will be allowed to stay in the United States until the court considers their request for...
Indonesia: former Christian governor Ahok’s accuser is convicted of hate speechNovember 17, 2017 — ICC Note: Buni Yani was found guilty for making discriminatory remarks against Jakarta’s former Christian governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama. Ahok’s comments during his campaign were altered by Buni in...
Indonesia: Court recognizes native religions in landmark rulingNovember 8, 2017 — ICC Note: A new chapter for religious freedom in Indonesia opens as the Constitutional Court on Tuesday affirms the status of all religious minorities as protected religious groups. In the...
U.S. judge frees Christian Indonesian immigrant held by Trump orderNovember 2, 2017 — ICC Note: Terry Rombot, an Indonesian Christian fleeing deadly riots in 1998 in his country to the States was released yesterday from ICE’s arrest. The Indonesian Christians are part of...
