Moro Islamic Liberation Front Asserts Democratic Path in 2024 Assembly

September 30, 2024 — 9/30/2024 Philippines (International Christian Concern) — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) held a consultative meeting and general assembly on Sept. 23 under the theme, “Democracy is the Next Path:...

USCIRF Report Criticizes China for Sinicization of Religion

September 26, 2024 — 9/25/2024 China (International Christian Concern) — The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Monday released a report denouncing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for advancing initiatives to...

Government to Release New Copy of Task Force Report on Pastor Koh’s Disappearance

September 25, 2024 — 9/25/2024 Malaysia (International Christian Concern) — Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) recently announced it will provide Pastor Raymond Koh’s family and their lawyers with a new copy of a...

The Shariah Index’s Continued Influence on Malaysian Society

September 20, 2024 — 9/20/2024 Malaysia (International Christian Concern) — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia’s (JAKIM) recent proposal for mandatory halal certification for establishments that do not serve pork or alcohol has sparked...

Chinese American Missionary Released from Beijing Prison

September 19, 2024 — 9/19/2024 U.S./China (International Christian Concern) — The U.S. Department of State announced this week that the Chinese government has released David Lin, a Christian missionary. According to NPR, Lin, a...

Church Faithfully Worships Outside as Wait for Building Permit Enters 11th Year

September 18, 2024 — 9/18/2024 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Like so many other Sunday mornings, the 600 members of Indonesian Christ Congregation Church-Millenium Peace (GKJI-MD) gathered on an empty plot of land near...

New U.N. Report Details Death Toll in Myanmar

September 18, 2024 — 9/18/2024 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) — The U.N.’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights published a report this week detailing the civilian death toll in Myanmar since February...

Junta in Myanmar Announces Census Amid Ongoing Persecution

September 16, 2024 — 9/16/2024 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) — Military officials in Myanmar recently announced a census slated to take place in October — even as the ruling military junta continues to suffer major...

China Ends Foreign Adoption Program

September 16, 2024 — 9/16/2024 China (International Christian Concern) — During a daily briefing on Sept. 4, Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, announced that China is ending its foreign adoption...

China Continues Efforts to Erase Christianity from Within

September 14, 2024 — 9/13/2024 China (International Christian Concern) — For decades, China’s ruling party, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has tried to control and restrain Christianity within its borders. Its ultimate hope is...

Christian Apologist Released from Indonesian Prison

September 12, 2024 — 9/12/2024 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Christian apologist Gratia Pello is out on parole after nearly a year in an Indonesian prison. Pello was arrested and charged with blasphemy on...

Plot to Assassinate Pope Francis Foiled in Indonesia

September 12, 2024 — 9/11/2024 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Authorities in Indonesia recently arrested seven Muslims for planning to assassinate Pope Francis. The suspects, arrested on Sept. 2 and Sept. 3, are from...

Indonesian Terrorism Unit Arrests 2 JAD Members

September 11, 2024 — 9/11/2024 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Indonesia’s Special Detachment (Densus) 88 Anti-terrorism unit arrested two suspected terrorists from the Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) group on Sept. 4 in Bima, West...

New Anti-Discrimination Law Challenges Religious Freedom

September 10, 2024 — 9/10/2024 Philippines (International Christian Concern) — A recently passed anti-discrimination law aimed at enhancing equality and protecting marginalized groups in the Philippines has sparked nationwide debate about its implications for...

Pope Francis Warns Against Religious Extremism While in Indonesia

September 6, 2024 — 9/6/2024 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — Joined by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Pope Francis recently delivered a profound message on the importance of tolerance, diversity, and world peace during his...

NGOs Struggle Against Foreign Funding Laws, ICC Report Reveals

September 4, 2024 — 9/4/2024 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) — International Christian Concern released its latest report focusing on the challenges faced by non-governmental and Christian organizations due to financial laws and regulations in...