Christian Kindergarten Officially Closed by Chinese CourtJanuary 12, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The Chinese legal system has determined the Hualin Foreign Language Experimental Kindergarten (HFLEK) in Liuzhou, Guangxi to be officially closed. On July 17, the school was closed by...
Filippino Christians Remain Steadfast Despite Threat of PersecutionJanuary 11, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Despite persecution by majority Muslims in the specific region of the Philippines, Christians have decided to remain and continue to preach the gospel. Even after their church was...
Human Rights Groups Plea for Release of Christian Lawyer in VietnamJanuary 11, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Christian human rights lawyer Nguyen Van Dai was arrested December 16th while attempting to join with European Union diplomats after the conclusion to a human rights meeting with...
Morning Star News’ Top 10 Persecution Stories of 2015January 9, 2016 — ICC Note: 2015 was a year marked by horrific persecution, especially in Africa. The following Morning Star News report details top persecution stories of the year, many of which happened in...
Philippine Christians in Danger as Islamic Radicalism RisesJanuary 9, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The rise of Islamic radicalism throughout the globe has placed religious minorities in dire situations as they have become the prime target for many. Most would view the...
Chinese Authorities Investigate University Staff and Students for Religious BeliefsJanuary 8, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Chinese authorities in Beijing and the coastal province of Anhui are launching an investigation into the religious beliefs of university students, faculty, and staff through the use of...
Sharia Police in Aceh, Indonesia Order Removal of Church TentsJanuary 8, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The province of Aceh, Indonesia has been given special freedoms by the central government to be ruled under Islamic Sharia law. Since the province follows said law, religious...
Ex-Prison Head Charged Lightly Compared to Torture Ordered on Falun GongJanuary 7, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The deputy head of a provincial public security department in Xinjiang province was arrested for bribery and abuse of power by the Communist Party in China. However, in...
Malaysian Mother Denied Custody of Children due to Conversion LawsJanuary 7, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A mother of three in Malaysia had been divorced by her Muslim ex-husband for reasons unknown at the moment in the past couple of years. During the process...
Church in Guizhou China Ordered for Destruction by CourtJanuary 6, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Guizhou province in China has been very active lately on the house church front. The Huoshi church has been raided, fined, threatened, and seen members detained by authorities...
Peace in Ethnic Myanmar Shaky According to Christian PopulationJanuary 6, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Myanmar has waged civil war after civil war since their independence from Britain in 1948. The military controlled government has grappled with many ethnic armies representing the outlying...
Update: House Church Raided in November has 3 Detained for 27 DaysJanuary 5, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A house church raided on November 18, 2015 which was 60 Christians detained in China's western Xinjiang region led to three arrests. Later in December two other Christians...
Human Rights Must be a Priority for IndonesiaJanuary 5, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Indonesia has become unique in its efforts to be a modern inclusive nation within the international community. Yet while the governments rhetoric may tout tolerance, inaction says another....
Christian Woman Fleeing Persecution in Pakistan Dies in Prison in ThailandJanuary 5, 2016 — ICC Note: Due to intense persecution faced by Christians in Pakistan, thousands of Christians choose to sell their possessions and flee to Thailand as asylum seekers. Unfortunately, Thailand does not recognize...
CPC Tightens Crackdown on “Superstitions,” but also Targets ReligionsJanuary 4, 2016 — ICC Note: The Chinese Communist Party recently enacted stricter regulations to crack down on officials who believe in “feudal superstitions.” These regulations are, in part, being used to target religious...
Christianity Grows as Persecution Continues in IndonesiaJanuary 1, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Despite persecution, the church in Indonesia continues to grow as population numbers show 20 percent are Christian. Many remain registered as Muslim but are considered to be of...
