Anti-Extremist Arrests Rise in Russia as Authorities “Broadly” Interpret Criminal CodeNovember 10, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A rise in anti-extremist crackdowns have ensure in Russia lifting the total number of arrests from 149 in 2012 to 444 in 2015. Yet, in some cases the...
Amnesty International’s Moscow Offices Re-Open after Meeting with PutinNovember 4, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Amnesty International, a well-known human rights watchdog, was evicted from their Moscow based offices on November 2nd with no explanation. Mikhail Fedotov, head of the Russian Human Rights...
Russian Supreme Court Clarifies Controversial Internet Extremist LawNovember 3, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Russia's Supreme Court issued clarifications on a controversial piece of the recent anti-terror law which has made headlines throughout the world. A portion of the law stipulates certain...
Amnesty International Locked out of Moscow Offices Without ExplanationNovember 2, 2016 — ICC NOTE: According to a law passed by Russia's Duma (parliament) in 2012, non-governmental organizations who receive foreign funding to operate in country were to be listed as foreign agents....
Moscow Square to be Named after Late Uzbek Dictator Islam KarimovOctober 31, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In a move by Russian officials to seem innocent, plans are in place to name a square in the center of Moscow after the late Uzbek president Islam...
Religious Minority in Russia Endures an Average of 3 Raids per Month in 2016October 24, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Russia continues its targeting of religious minorities within its borders all in the name of national security. Yet for one religious minority, that excuse has difficulty sticking with...
Human Rights Commissioner Cancels Russia Visit due to Government PressureOctober 11, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In a decision which could only be considered an attempt to hide new human rights violations in Russia, the Kremlin has reduced the upcoming visit of the Council...
Anti-Semitic Arson Attack of Moscow Based Jewish Synagogue AvertedOctober 3, 2016 — ICC NOTE: As Russia's anti-terror law continues to plague individuals like Pastor Donald Ossewaarde and many other evangelical leaders, the Jewish population remains one of the most persecuted religious groups....
Court Postpones Appeal of American Pastor Charged under Russian Anti-Terror LawSeptember 26, 2016 — Hearing Is Scheduled to Resume on September 30 for Further Testimony 9/26/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the appeal for Pastor Donald...
Hope in the Midst of Fear Among Russian ChristiansSeptember 15, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Despite the new fears which have plagued the Christian community in Russia, their have been signs of hope in the midst of the Yarovaya laws. Christian groups like...
Russian Orthodox Church Wishes to Maintain Tight Grip on Ukraine’s ChurchSeptember 13, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The Ukrainian Orthodox Church is appealing to the oldest and likely most prestigious of the Orthodox Patriarchs in the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey). The birthplace of the Eastern Orthodox...
Religious Freedom Restrictions Go Far Beyond the Yarovaya Laws in RussiaSeptember 13, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Forum 18 has begun the process of preparing a religious freedom survey for the Russian Federation stemming from the passage of the Yarovaya laws. The Yarovaya laws are...
Appeals Hearing Set for American Pastor Charged Under Yarovaya LawSeptember 9, 2016 — Pastor Charged and Fined for Conducting Worship Service in Home 9/9/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Independent Baptist Pastor Donald Ossewaarde has...
Persecution Rises in Russia after Yarovaya LawsSeptember 8, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Persecution is on the rise in Russia since the implementation of the Yarovaya Laws. According to Mission News Network and Mission Eurasia, the targeting of religious minorities has...
Jewish Community Disbanded in Russia for failing to Partake in Saturday EventSeptember 1, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In a move considered to be the first of its kind in Modern Russia, a Jewish community in Vologda has been "liquidated" by the courts. The reason for...
LDS Missionary Deported from Russia on Visa “Technicality”August 31, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A missionary from the LDS church (Ladder Day Saints) was deported from Russia to Ukraine last week on a "technicality" with his visa. Drake Oldham had already been...
