Five Year Anniversary of Kidnapped ArchbishopsApril 23, 2018 — ICC Note: Five years ago, two archbishops were kidnapped by militants in an incident which was the first time that senior Christian officials were targeted in Syria’s civil war. The...
US Senator Visits Andrew Brunson in TurkeyMarch 29, 2018 — ICC Note: Missionary Andrew Brunson has been imprisoned since 2016 in Turkey without proper care or any immediate hope of release. U.S. Senator representing North Carolina, Thom Tillis, visited Brunson...
Christian Turnout in Egypt’s Election VariedMarch 29, 2018 — ICC Note: The polls for Egypt's third election since the January 2011 revolution are closing. Church leaders are urging Christians to vote to “ensure a better future for our children.”...
Community Trust Broken as Christians Return Home to QaraqoshMarch 27, 2018 — ICC Note: Although Christians are slowly return to Qaraqosh and other villages in Northern Iraq, the trust they once had with their Muslim neighbors no longer exists. Many Christians watched...
Islamic Extremists in Village Celebrate Forcibly Blocking Church LegalizationMarch 27, 2018 — ICC Note: Muslim hardliners have effectively prevented a de-facto house church in the village of al-Toud from becoming officially recognized by Egyptian authorities. According to other reports, an employee of...
Saudi Arabia Fails to Remove Curriculum Content Promoting Hatred Against Religious MinoritiesMarch 26, 2018 — ICC Note: The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has conducted a study showing that Saudi Arabia has failed to remove content in textbooks promoting hatred towards religious minorities. USCIRF...
Brothers Fined $900 Each for Transporting BiblesMarch 18, 2018 — ICC Note: In yet another example of Algerian authorities increasing pressure on Christians, two brothers have been fined $900 each for transporting over 50 Bibles in their car. Although the...
Egyptian Christians Deprived of the Right to Pray in ChurchMarch 17, 2018 — ICC Note: Over 3000 churches are currently seeking legalization in Egypt. Christians are frustrated by the long bureaucratic process particularly when compared to the speed with which the government closes...
Muslims and Christians Cooperate to Rebuild a Church in EgyptFebruary 21, 2018 — ICC Note: In April 2017, clashes between Muslims and Coptic Christians damaged an old church building. Now, Muslims and Christians have come together to help build a church to replace...
Building Memorials is Not Enough, Egyptian Government Should Fight for Religious FreedomFebruary 21, 2018 — ICC Note: When the Egyptian government paid for a memorial to remember the 21 Coptic Egyptians who were executed 3 years ago, it was a touching gesture. It is not...
Gaza Church Reports Precipitous Drop in Number of ChristiansJanuary 17, 2018 — ICC Note: The Gaza Strip is a harsh and difficult place to live, a small area often described as an open air prison. While Gaza is a predominately Muslim area,...
St. George’s Church Once Again Opens Its Doors Following Palm Sunday AttackDecember 4, 2017 — ICC Note: Egypt’s St. George’s church has finally reopened following months of renovations required after terrorists targeted it during a Palm Sunday service. The Palm Sunday attack left over 40...
After 10 Years, Egyptian Monastery Finally Granted Permission to Build Protective WallNovember 17, 2017 — ICC Note: Minya’s governor has agreed to consider an application to build a church honoring the victims of the May bus massacre which killed 28 Coptic pilgrims. Meanwhile, a different...
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Iran and IraqNovember 13, 2017 — ICC Note: A deadly, 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook Iran and Iraq although tremors were felt as far away as the Mediterranean coast. Western Iran sustained most of the damage, but...
Trial Begins for Muslim Militant Accused of Killing Egyptian Christian Priest in CairoNovember 13, 2017 — ICC Note: On September 11, an Egyptian court began the trial of a suspected Muslim militant man accused killing a Christian priest, Simon Shehata. A nearby camera showed a video...
Report: The 50 countries where you cannot be a Christian in 2017November 12, 2017 — ICC Note: Christian human rights watchdog organization Open Doors reveals in its latest research the top 50 countries where it is most difficult to practice the Christian faith, and rated...
