Equipping the Next Generation with the Word of GodAugust 1, 2022 — 08/01/2022 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – ICC connected with a couple that was called to serve in Indonesia seven years ago. They work tirelessly to preach the gospel to...
Burmese Military General Warns that Criticism of Buddhism Will be Punished by LawAugust 1, 2022 — 08/01/2022 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – The Burmese military’s (Tatmadaw) Major General Zaw Min Tun spoke at a press conference in Myanmar’s capital city of Nay Pyi Taw on July...
Hmong Christians Suffering Daily Persecution in VietnamJuly 31, 2022 — 07/31/2022 Vietnam (International Christian Concern) – Hmong Christians in the Nghe An province of Vietnam suffer severe persecution. According to Morning Star News, officials in the province are trying...
Officials Hold Trial for Preacher Geng Zejun After Six Months in PrisonJuly 30, 2022 — 07/30/2022 China (International Christian Concern) – On July 13, Chinese officials at Huinong District Court reviewed Preacher Geng Zejun’s case following his formal arrest in January. The pastor and members...
Indonesian Police Arrest Terrorist SuspectsJuly 29, 2022 — 07/27/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – Recently, the National Police Headquarters announced that 13 terrorist suspects had been arrested by an anti-terrorist task force in the Aceh region of Indonesia....
New Online Restrictions Tighten Grip on Social Media Content and Users in ChinaJuly 28, 2022 — 07/28/2022 China (International Christian Concern) – The Cyberspace Administration of China, which regulates online activity, recently announced that it would implement new social media restrictions starting in August. Reasons for...
ICC Sends Bibles to Christian Learning Center in IndonesiaJuly 27, 2022 — 07/27/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – David* and his wife were called seven years ago by God to serve in Kolonodale in the Central Sulawesi Province of Indonesia. The couple...
Troop of Burmese Military Hides in Cathedral to Avoid AttackJuly 26, 2022 — 07/26/2022 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – The Burmese Army (Tatmadaw) has been taking cover in churches in Myanmar. A troop of the junta, Light Division 66, took over the Holy...
Golden Lampstand Church Asks for Prayers and Demands Justice for Imprisoned LeadersJuly 25, 2022 — 07/25/2022 China (International Christian Concern) – A member of the demolished Golden Lampstand Church in Shanxi province asks for prayers for the imprisoned leaders of his house church, especially his...
Indonesian Women Forced to Wear Hijabs Due to Repressive RegulationsJuly 24, 2022 — 07/24/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – Despite being constitutionally secular, Indonesia, which is majority Muslim, retains repressive dress codes for women and girls in many provinces. At least 24 of...
News of Muslim Extremist’s Release Alarms CatholicsJuly 23, 2022 — 07/23/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – The release of Muhammed Rizieq Shihab causes fear among Indonesian Catholics. The Muslim cleric is known for founding the hardline Muslim organization Islamic Defenders...
Use of Landmines Met With International BacklashJuly 22, 2022 — 07/22/2022 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – News of the Burmese military army (Tatmadaw) using anti-personnel landmines in Kayah, Myanmar, has surfaced. A report released on July 20 by the human...
Pastor Among 10 Killed in Violent Attack in Papua Province, IndonesiaJuly 21, 2022 — 07/21/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – On July 16, 20 gunmen approached a truck in Papua, Indonesia, and opened fire on passengers inside. The leader of the attack, Egianus Kogoya,...
Underground Catholic Church Demolished in China’s HebeiJuly 20, 2022 — 07/20/2022 China (International Christian Concern) – A Catholic church in China’s Hebei province that is not sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was demolished at the end of June....
Christian Villagers Flee From Military ViolenceJuly 19, 2022 — 07/19/2022 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – Thousands of Christians have been forced to flee from the village of Mohla in the Sagaing region of Myanmar due to air strikes and...
Malaysian Court of Appeal to Determine Whether to Revive Lawsuit Against Muslim PoliticianJuly 18, 2022 — 2022/07/18 Malaysia (International Christian Concern) – The Malaysian Court of Appeal’s decision to revive a lawsuit concerning two Christians and a Muslim politician will be determined on August 16. This...