In Mood of Détente, South Korea Cuts Funding to Defector Human Rights GroupJune 27, 2018 — ICC Note: North Korean Human rights and defector groups are struggling financially given the warming ties between the two Koreas. The Moon administration in South Korea has been taking measures...
Philippines Arrests Missionary, Bars Two Others from LeavingJune 27, 2018 — ICC Note: A United Methodist Church missionary was arrested in Manila last month while two other missionaries have been prevented from leaving the country. The Philippine government puts them on “watch...
Australian Nun Set to Be Deported by Duterte Wins StayJune 18, 2018 — ICC Note: Sister Patricia Fox from Australia was set to be deported by Philippine President Duterte after he accused her of political activism and her criticism of him. On June 18,...
Trump Promises Actions to Aid Persecuted North Korean ChristiansJune 15, 2018 — ICC Note: President Trump said that “things will be happening” for the persecuted North Korean after he had an unprecedented meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un on June 12. David...
North Koreans Not Benefiting from Trump-Kim Agreement, say Rights GroupsJune 13, 2018 — ICC Note: Despite the seemingly successful summit between US President Trump and North Korean leader Kim held on June 12, rights groups are concerned that the absence of human rights on...
ICC Joins More Than 300 Groups Calling North Korea to End Rights AbusesJune 7, 2018 — ICC Note: A Human Rights Watch joint letter signed by 52 organizations, including coalitions representing more than 300 NGOs around the world, was sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un...
Ways You Can Pray for North Korea’s Human Rights and ChristiansMay 21, 2018 — ICC Note: Although North Korean government recently released three Korean-American detainees all believed to be Christians, it does not signify that human rights situation in the country is improving. Open Doors...
North Korean Christians Disappointed at Summit Peace TalksMay 7, 2018 — ICC Note: North Korean Christians do not find the historic summit between the two Koreas last month satisfactory. “This is not what we’ve been praying for,” they said. A serious focus...
South Korea to Stop Defectors from Sending Balloons into North KoreaMay 4, 2018 — ICC Note: For fear of jeopardizing the spirit of a recently adopted joint declaration between the two Koreas, South Korean government urges defector activists on Friday to immediately cease their balloon...
Human Rights Might Fade from US-NK Summit AgendaMay 3, 2018 — ICC Note: As the US attempts to strike a deal with North Korea on denuclearization, activists fear the issues of human rights might get dropped at the much anticipated upcoming US-NK...
Human Rights Absent at the Historic Meeting Between the Two KoreasApril 27, 2018 — ICC Note: The leaders of North and South Korea had a historic meeting at Panmunjeon yesterday. They issued joint declaration aiming to formally end the Korean War. However, there was near-total...
DoS Calls China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia “Morally Reprehensible” On Human RightsApril 22, 2018 — ICC Note: The State Department released global human rights report on April 20, calling out China, Russia, Iran and North Korea for their severe violation of human rights on a daily...
Rights Group Reports Intensified Crackdowns on Activists and Religious Followers in VietnamApril 5, 2018 — ICC Note: In its latest report, Amnesty International condemns Vietnam for targeting religious followers and activists over basic human rights. Among the 97 known prisoners of conscience, 57 are religious followers,...
North Korean Defectors Worry Nuclear Talk Will Overshadow Human Rights IssuesMarch 30, 2018 — ICC Note: As the two Koreas are finalizing details for the upcoming nuclear summit, and U.S. – North Korea summit also scheduled to happen, North Korean defectors are concerned that long-standing...
Rebels and State Actors Commit Numerous Human Rights Violation in CARMarch 20, 2018 — ICC Note: Human Right Violations have become a common occurrence in the Central African Republic’s(CAR) Civil War. Both the rebel groups and state actors have committed many violations. This is...
Eritrea’s Human Rights Violations Highlighted at Recent UN Human Rights CouncilMarch 17, 2018 — ICC Note: Eritrea’s human rights violations were recently highlighted at the UN Human Rights Council. The arrest and persecution of Christians was the main topic for Eritrea’s abuses. The UN...
