After Party Congress, religions still face crackdown in ChinaOctober 12, 2017 — ICC Note: Given the current trajectory of the Chinese government, the situation for the country’s religious minorities may become even more tumultuous. On October 18, China will convene its 19th...
Despite clampdown efforts, Buddhist extremism still on the rise in MyanmarAugust 14, 2017 — ICC Note: Ethno-nationalist monks have resisted a state bid to restrict their views and activities targeting Muslim and other religious minorities, including Christians. Ma Ba Tha nationalist group, headed by...
Religious Conversion Ceremony Sees 71 People Switch to Buddhism in BurmaMay 25, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The nationalist Buddhist movement known as Ma Ba Tha conducted a religious conversion ceremony recently which saw 71 individuals become Buddhists. Among those converted was a reported right...