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....

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...

Christian Leader Arrested in South Sudan

September 15, 2016 — ICC Note: The headmaster of a Christian school last week was arrested by the authorities. This occurrence has caused much chaos for the school of more than one thousand students. In Sudan, the...

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...

Hope in the Midst of Fear Among Russian Christians

September 15, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Despite the new fears which have plagued the Christian community in Russia, their have been signs of hope in the midst of the Yarovaya laws. Christian groups like...

Hundreds Of Christians Take The Streets In Yei Town To Preach About Peace And Repentance

September 14, 2016 — ICC Note: Several Christians in South Sudan decided to go out in the streets to preach about peace, repentance and reconciliation. Many Christians and other civilians are victims of the...

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...

Boko Haram Continues to Terrorize Africa

September 14, 2016 — ICC Note: Boko Haram has killed more than 20,000 innocent people during their terrorist attacks. As a result, millions of civilians have been forced to flee their countries and leave...

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...

Nigeria’s President Calls for Peace between Muslims and Christians

September 13, 2016 — ICC Note: As Muslims were celebrating the Eid-El-Kabir, President Muhammadu Buhari encouraged Muslims to seek a peaceful relationship with their Christian neighbors. About 40% of the population in Nigeria are...

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...

Boko Haram leader vows to attack Christians

September 12, 2016 — ICC Note: An interview was released last Wednesday by Boko Haram where their leader promises to stop any attacks against mosques, but threatens to bomb and kill Christians. The Islamist...

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...