Divide and Conquer Among Differing Russian Orthodoxies is the Name of the GameAugust 2, 2016 — ICC NOTE: As the division among the Orthodox church in Ukraine has become apparent, leading to potential escalations in violence, the division among Russian Orthodox churches has not been so...
Vladimir Putin is no Defender of Christianity and Traditional Values in RussiaAugust 1, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Vladimir Putin is no true defender of Christianity and traditional values as he would have the world believe. His only true allegiance is to his hold on power...
Deep Seeded Animosity Between Ukraine and Russia Seen Even in the ChurchJuly 29, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The rivalry between the pro-Russian Ukrainian Orthodox church and the pro-Ukrainian Orthodox church has culminated in fears of an escalation in violence. Ukraine has seen a religious procession...
Iran: Three Azerbaijani Pastors Arrested without ChargeJuly 28, 2016 — Families of Imprisoned Pastors Are Left Fearing for Loved Ones 07/28/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that three Azerbaijani pastors were arrested in...
Russian’s Begin to Protest Yarovaga Laws which Restrict Religious EvangelismJuly 28, 2016 — ICC NOTE: When the Yarovaya laws were being debated in the Duma, some of the most ardent supporters of the Kremlin raised concern over the language of the latest "anti-terror"...
Ukrainian President Advocates for Recognition of Independent Ukrainian Orthodox ChurchJuly 28, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The vocal and sometimes physical conflict between the Russian Orthodox and the independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church has grown to a point the Ukrainian president has gotten involved. Many...
Azerbaijan High Court Approves Extension of Presidential Terms Increasing Power to AlijevJuly 27, 2016 — ICC NOTE: It appears Azerbaijan's highest court approved President Ilham Alijev's proposal to extend presidential terms, allowing him to remain in power to at least the end of his third...
Putin Could Target “Free Church” With Anti-Terrorism LawJuly 26, 2016 — ICC NOTE: President Putin's latest anti-terror law has become a major issue for the religious community based on it prohibiting religious gatherings in non-registered areas. It includes heavy fines for...
Leader of Srebrenica Genocide Appealing 40 Year Sentence to International Criminal CourtJuly 25, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Some are likely to recall one of the worst acts of genocide to occur in the Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian war July of 1995. General Ratko Mladic...
Draconian Russian Law Sees Opposition from Most Ardent Kremlin SupportersJuly 22, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Russia's recent 'counter-terror' law has drawn the ire from almost every facet of both the Russian and foreign governments. As a response to the downing of a Russian...
Russia’s Draconian Anti-Religion Bill Takes Effect, Christians ReactJuly 22, 2016 — ICC NOTE: As Russia's new anti-religion law comes into effect, Christians both in Russia and elsewhere begin to react towards what will be the inevitable. The Kremlin will state it...
Ukrainians Experiencing Detention, Disappearances, and Torture from Both SidesJuly 21, 2016 — ICC NOTE: For those who have not been keeping a watch on the Ukraine lately, the country struggles for peace and security as pro-Russian forces continue fight against the Ukrainian...
Azerbaijani President Proposing Amendments to Increase Power and Central ControlJuly 21, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev has presented to the government a list of proposed alterations to the country's constitution. Most are changes that would allow for himself and his...
