Thousands of Islamists Gather to Commemorate Anniversary of Christian Governors ArrestDecember 3, 2018 — 12/3/2018 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – On December 2, an estimated 100, 000 Muslims dressed in white carrying Islamic flags gathered at the national monument in Indonesia’s capitol of Jakarta....
Former Jakarta Governor Ahok Refuses Parole Hoping for Early ReleaseJuly 12, 2018 — ICC Note: The ethnic Chinese Christian former governor Ahok will refuse parole in hopes of being released as early as next month. He was sentenced in May of 2017 to...
Jakarta Police Will Heighten Security Over Easter WeekendApril 1, 2018 — ICC Note: Jakarta police will deploy 6000 personnel consisting from the Indonesian Military and the National Police in anticipation of the Easter celebration this weekend. Churches, tourist destinations, and other crowded...
Indonesian Ministry Recommends Harsher Blasphemy LawsJuly 25, 2017 — ICC Note: In Indonesia, the Ministry of Religious Affairs is revising the supposed “Religious Rights Protection Bill” which would expand the definition of blasphemy, ensuing harsher punishments for those in...
Indonesian President Signs a Decree Allowing the Ban of Extremist GroupsJuly 15, 2017 — ICC Note: The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo has signed a decree that bans any organizations that it thinks are extremist groups, meaning “hard-line Islamist groups. The decree was signed...
Indonesia Christian Educators Attempt to Counter Radical Beliefs in the ClassroomJuly 11, 2017 — ICC Note: Catholics educators in Indonesia have created a set of guidelines to counter radicalism and intolerance in the classroom among students. A survey “by the Institute for Islamic and...
Bali United Players With Different Faith Backgrounds Show Unity Through PrayerJune 15, 2017 — ICC Note: In Jakarta, Indonesia, Bali United showed their unity with different faiths represented on their team. At the end of one of their games, three of the players celebrated by praying together. The...
Extremists Target Religious Leaders and Rights Activists Critical of IslamJune 9, 2017 — ICC Note In Indonesia, religious leaders and right activists are targeted by what is called, a campaign of intimidation by hardline groups, such as the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI). Anyone...
Indonesia Struggles to See a Clear Future as the Government Moves Away From SecularismJune 2, 2017 — ICC Note Indonesia, a majority-Muslim nation, struggles as the moderate Muslim, Joko Widodo rises to power. At the tail end of the most recent election their former, Christian governor, Basuki...
Attacks in Jakarta are Steadily Increasing in the Shaky Political ClimateMay 26, 2017 — ICC Note On May 24th a bombing at a bus station claimed the lives of three police officers and wounded 12 others. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for these...
Chinese-Christian’s Trial is a Source of Hope for IndonesiaMarch 7, 2017 — ICC Note: “The leading candidate for governor of Indonesia’s capital is Christian, and he’s being tried for blasphemy.” In contrast to previous elections, Indonesia’s current race for governor is drawing...
Chinese-Christian Jakarta Governor’s Fiercest Critic Testifies Against HimMarch 1, 2017 — ICC Note: Chinese-Christian Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, otherwise referred to as Ahok, stands trial as his fiercest critic testifies against him. Islamic Defenders’ Front (FPI) leader Rizieq Shihab, one of...
Current Election Presents High Stakes for Religious Freedom in IndonesiaFebruary 23, 2017 — ICC Note: Indonesia’s upcoming election will either “make or break” the country’s tolerance over religious freedom. Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, otherwise known as Ahok, is up for election in Indonesia....
