Islamic Extremists force a Mass of about 200 Christians to shutdown in IndonesiaSeptember 7, 2016 — ICC Note: Two-hundred Christians gathered to celebrate Mass in commemoration of the deceased, when two Muslims interrupted the celebration. The people present were threatened and insulted by these two men....
ISIS-Inspired Teenager Attacks Church with Explosives and Axe in IndonesiaSeptember 2, 2016 — Church Leaders Concerned About Increased ISIS Attacks in Indonesia 09/02/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on August 28, 18-year-old Ivan Armadi Hasugian...
Islamic State-inspired attack leaves local Priest injured and hundreds of Churches frightenedAugust 30, 2016 — ICC Note: An ISIS supporter armed with a bomb and an ax intended to wreak havoc during a packed Sunday Mass celebration in Indonesia. By the Grace of God, the young man's bomb burst...
The US warns of IS jihadists expansion into Southeast AsiaAugust 29, 2016 — ICC Note: According to US counter-terrorism officials, IS has a history of partnering with militant groups around the world. Therefore, they fear the Islamic State jihadists expanding into Southeast Asia by...
Indonesia Celebrates 71 years of Independence; Christians Remain MarginalizedAugust 19, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Indonesia begins it celebration of their Independence from Dutch colonial rule, making it their 71st day of independence. What should be a day of celebration for all, there...
Christians Stand Firm Despite Extremist Threats in IndonesiaAugust 15, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A group of Indonesian Christians have been standing firm despite threats from extremist elements of the majority Islamic nation. Threats with machetes and photos for future identification led...
Lausanne Movement for Worldwide Evangelism Holds Convention in IndonesiaAugust 8, 2016 — ICC Note: It often surprises people to hear that Indonesia contains the world's largest population of Muslims. But what is perhaps even lesser known is the fact that the Christian...
Catholic Official Speaks Up for Bullied Ahmadiyya CommunityJuly 28, 2016 — ICC Note: Even in Indonesia, heralded (perhaps wrongfully) by many as a nation where moderate Islam flourishes, minority Muslim groups like the Ahmadis find it difficult to obtain the same...
Christian Family Intimidated by Islamic Extremists for Shrine to Virgin Mary in IndonesiaJuly 18, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Islamic Extremists continue to intimidate Christians in Indonesia as a Catholic family is once again placed in the middle of religious extremism. The Catholic family has been attempting...
New Study Highlights Global Persecution Trends; Religious Hostility Falls WorldwideJune 28, 2016 — ICC Note: Pew Research Center has released new figures on religious persecution, noting that religious hostility, including government restrictions on religion, is decreasing worldwide. This serves as the second year...
Indonesian Province to Push Refugee Ship out to Sea Despite Opposition from GovernmentJune 17, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The Tamil people are predominately located in India and Sri Lanka with some finding homes in Southeast Asia. A boat carrying 40 individuals including children and pregnant women...
The World’s Biggest Muslim Organization Wants to Protect ChristiansMay 20, 2016 — ICC Note: A recent gathering of Muslim religious leaders from 30 different countries has released a second declaration calling for the protection of religious minorities in their countries. Perhaps this...
182 Years Later, SE Asian Group Receives the Gospel in their Language from WycliffeMay 4, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The Bible translating organization Wycliffe who suffered a terror attack in the Middle East earlier this year has continued its mission to reach every language in every nation...
BREAKING: Christian Woman Tried and Punished by Caning under Sharia Law in IndonesiaApril 13, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In an unprecedented move, the conservative Islamic region of Indonesia known as Aceh has publicly caned a Christian woman for selling Alcohol. Aceh is unique as it is the only region...
Islamist Vigilantes Seal off Indonesian Church in Front of Police CommanderApril 12, 2016 — ICC NOTE: According to World Watch Monitor, Islamist vigilante groups have sealed off another Christian church in Indonesia as they are accusing the church of falsifying signatures and identification to...
Christian Students Study Islam Amid Teacher Shortfall in IndonesiaMarch 31, 2016 — ICC Note: Schools in Aceh Singkil regency in Indonesia are putting Christian students in a position to have to take Islamic studies classes in order to fulfill religious studies requirements...
