Putin’s United Russia Wins Majority in Parliament Solidifying Control of Russia

September 20, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In no real surprise, President Putin's party United Russia, won a majority of seats in Sunday's Duma elections taking 343 of 450 seats. The only true party of...

Protests Increase in Azerbaijan as Passage of Un-Democratic Amendments Loom

September 19, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Azerbaijan continues to struggle with the latest push by the President in recommending specific amendments to the country's constitution which would give him nearly unlimited power. Since the...

Bishop Shao is still missing, some speculate the Chinese government took him to a labor camp

September 16, 2016 — ICC Note: Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin is still missing. Shao was arrested by the Chinese government last week to prevent him from celebrating funerals and taking possession of the diocese of the ordinary Bishop....

Permits No Longer Required for Religious Events in Ukraine

September 16, 2016 — ICC NOTE: It has taken ten years but Ukraine's judicial court has agreed the requirement for religious gatherings to receive a permit in order to assemble was both discriminatory and...

No Improvement for Religious Minorities in Turkmenistan

September 16, 2016 — ICC NOTE: With new amendments being enacted within Turkmenistan, the situation for religious minorities seems to have no change for the better. There was hope in 2006 after the death...

Laos, like China, tightens the reins on the practice of Christianity

September 15, 2016 — ICC Note: It is very difficult for Christians to practice their faith in Laos which is a communist country with its majority religion being Buddhism. The Laos government likes to have control...

Venice Commission to Draft Opinion on Sweeping Power Grab by Azeri President

September 15, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The Venice Commission has agreed to present an opinion on Azerbaijan's latest push for new amendments to be included in their Constitution. This is an important step as...

Christian Persecution in China affects not only people of faith

September 15, 2016 — ICC Note: Christian persecution is rampant in China, and now, anyone who tries to defend Christians is subject to being imprisoned or tortured as well. Many lawyers who offered legal consultation...

Pray for Christians to persevere despite harsh persecution in North Korea

September 14, 2016 — ICC Note: North Korea's Kim Jong Un has launched five successful nuclear tests causing a treat to nearby states, but also to that of the world. Kim also asserts that...

Turkmenistan has Opened Door for President to Remain in Office for Life

September 14, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In what can only be seen as a continuing trend for Central Asian countries, the President of Turkmenistan has signed new sweeping amendments from the rubber stamp parliament...

Rise in Christian Persecution Likely with New Uzbek Leader

September 14, 2016 — ICC NOTE: If one were to believe the collapse of the Soviet Union saw the end of its treatment of religious groups, think again. Uzbekistan, a former satellite state of...

Religious Freedom Restrictions Go Far Beyond the Yarovaya Laws in Russia

September 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...

In Historic First, 13 Members of Congress Write Mexico Attorney General to Protest Intolerance Towards Religious Minorities

September 12, 2016 — Letter cites hundreds of victims in more than 150 cases of religious persecution in six states, calls for violators to be prosecuted 9/12/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – This...

Proposed Amendments to Azeri Constitution Could Place Religious Minorities at Risk

September 12, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Azerbaijan has been on the verge of passing controversial pieces of legislation which could affect the nations political direction for decades to come. Proposed amendments to the country's...

Do not be deceived, registered Churches in China are not free

September 12, 2016 — ICC Note: In the West, many may perceive the people in China as free, but that is far from reality. Churches in China may be allowed to exist under the...

Bishop appointed by the Vatican is arrested in China

September 12, 2016 — ICC Note: The Communist regime in China has been on a enduring campaign of persecuting Christians throughout its nation. Christians are threatened, tortured, imprisoned, and killed for their faith in...