Under Xi’s leadership, more human rights activists have been arrested than ever before in China’s history

October 12, 2016 — ICC Note: Christian persecution is not an uncommon occurrence for the citizens of China. The surprising factor is that today, persecution is not just for the believers, it is for anyone who tries to...

Will these governments do something to stop Chinese authorities from torturing Pastor Yang?

October 12, 2016 — ICC Note: A house church pastor was detained for apparently "divulging state secrets" has been in jail for 10 months. His lawyers, who recently visited the pastor, say the pastor's health is deteriorating. Pastor...

Uzbekistan Approves Mass Amnesty for Prisoners that Could Include Christians

October 12, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In a surprising move coming out of Uzbekistan, the senate approved mass pardons for prisoners within the authoritarian nation. Coming off the heels of the death of long...

Could these laws cause a decline in Chinese Christians?

October 11, 2016 — ICC Note: Christians in China prepare themselves for what could be the greatest attack on religious freedom yet. Just over a month ago, the Chinese government issued a two-page letter explaining the...

Human Rights Commissioner Cancels Russia Visit due to Government Pressure

October 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...

Christians fast and pray in preparation of new legal restrictions

October 10, 2016 — ICC Note: Due to the new wave of persecution, Christians are fasting and praying in preparation. Previously, 48 articles were known to be part of the law, but now the new version of...

Christians face over 70 years of religious oppression in North Korea

October 7, 2016 — ICC Note: To some, the war against Christians may seem new, but the truth is that North Korea has attempted to eliminate Christianity in its country for over 70 years....

Christians call on Vietnam Government to revise religious laws

October 7, 2016 — ICC Note: Vietnam will violate International Human Rights Law if it imposes a draft law that would implement strict limitations on the right to religious freedom. Christian Solidarity Worldwide and other...

Chinese government seeks to control the Church with 26 new laws

October 5, 2016 — ICC Note: The Communist government has out done itself in an attempt to control and restrict Christianity from flourishing with its new draft of twenty-six rules it plans to implement...

Christian Persecution on the Rise in Uzbekistan

October 5, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Uzbekistan, a country in Central Asia, is ranked 15th on the world watch list for the worst place to live as a Christian. With only 300,000 Christians among...

Four Christians Arrested and Fined for Carrying Government Approved Books

October 5, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Four individuals of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Uzbekistan were stopped and taken from their taxi where they were transported to the local police station for booking....

Bible Society Finally Given Approval to Print After 20 Year Battle in Azerbaijan

October 4, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In a victory for Christians in Azerbaijan, a local Bible printing society has won a 20 year battle for approval according to World Watch Monitor. While the outcome...

Appeal Rejected for American Pastor Charged under Russia’s Anti-Terror Law

October 4, 2016 — Pastor Donald Ossewaarde Pledges to Continue Appeals Process to the End 10/4/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the appeal for Pastor Donald...

The building of Churches in Brunei is prohibited

October 4, 2016 — ICC Note: Hudud law is an Islamic concept where all are punished under Sharia law found in the Quran. Brunei is one of the sovereign states who implements this controversial law....

Persecution watchdog: the new wave of persecution is a new wave of revival

October 3, 2016 — ICC Note: Communist China has become overwhelmingly strict towards independent religious organizations, especially that of Christianity. There have been more and more restrictions, people being put into prison, people being tortured...

Church in Indonesia denied the Right to Exist

October 3, 2016 — ICC Note: A few weeks ago, there was news about Muslims protesting the opening of a church in Makassar, in South Sulawesi. These protests were unsuccessful because the pastor was able to...