Al-Shabaab detonates car bomb at beach restaurant killing ten peopleAugust 27, 2016 — ICC Note: Al-Shabaab gunmen detonated a car bomb and then began a gunfight with security forces at a beach restaurant in Somalia. The group of radical Muslim fighters claimed responsibility...
Nigerians continue to suffer due to Boko Haram crisisAugust 26, 2016 — ICC Note: Nigeria’s military has been able to successfully recapture several towns that were controlled by Boko Haram in since their insurgency began in 2009. Boko Haram has been credited...
First American Citizen Charged under Russia’s new Anti-Missionary lawAugust 26, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The latest to be directly affected by Russia's so called anti-missionary law are three protestant Christians where two have been fined heavily and one is due in court...
Vacation Bible School Camps Raided by Kazakh Officials at Two Baptist ChurchesAugust 24, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Two western Kazakh Baptist churches experienced an event becoming all too familiar for the Christian community in the Central Asian country. Officials from their version of a religious...
Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for two car bombs killing 23 people in SomaliaAugust 23, 2016 — ICC Note: Al-Shabaab continues to spread fear among Somalia citizens with the purpose of turning the nation into an Islamic State. This terrorist group follows a pattern of bombings in...
Victory as Christian Congregation Stops Demolition of Church in ChinaAugust 22, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The Church in China must overcome insurmountable odds each day as the government considers them to be a problem for the state. One church has been in an...
Indonesia Celebrates 71 years of Independence; Christians Remain MarginalizedAugust 19, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Indonesia begins it celebration of their Independence from Dutch colonial rule, making it their 71st day of independence. What should be a day of celebration for all, there...
Crackdowns Ensue on Azeri Opposition Could Expand Toward ChristiansAugust 19, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Azerbaijan has cracked down on various opposition activists toward the presidents administration and his recent referendums. The president of Azerbaijan has already worked through an extension of his...
First Crosses and Churches in China, Now Hospitals are the Target?August 19, 2016 — ICC NOTE: After the demolition of crosses and churches in the province of Zhejiang, the Chinese government has decided to target hospitals. The majority of the hospitals in the region...
Estimated 4,000 Catholic Protesters Blocked and Beaten by Police in VietnamAugust 18, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A protest of around 4,000 Vietnamese Catholics occurred expressing concern for the inaction of the government toward the environmental impact of the fishing industry. Vietnam has been embroiled...
Seven Baptists Face Heavy Fines for Unregistered Worship in KazakhstanAugust 18, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Kazakhstan continues to target Christian minorities who have failed to register with the state and proceed to conduct worship and prayer services. According to Article 490 part 1...
China Clamps Down on North Korean Refugees Fleeing DictatorshipAugust 17, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Thousands of North Koreans, some Christian and other religious minorities, have taken the risk of fleeing into China. For a time, China has looked the other way for...
Human Rights Group Releases Video Detailing Violations of Religious Freedom in N. KoreaAugust 17, 2016 — ICC NOTE: North Korea has been listed as the worst country to live in as a Christian or any religion for that matter which does not worship the God-like persona...
Christian Activist Families Face Detainment and Eviction from their Homes in ChinaAugust 16, 2016 — ICC NOTE: China has sped up its prosecution of many human rights lawyers and Christian activists over the past couple of weeks. Many of which has been televised publicly so...
Religion an Obstacle to Employment? Malaysia Thinks SoAugust 16, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In a surprising move, Malaysia has decided to bar non-Muslims from seeking employment within Muslim households. Many are hired on as maids, servants, and child care providers as...
Christians Stand Firm Despite Extremist Threats in IndonesiaAugust 15, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A group of Indonesian Christians have been standing firm despite threats from extremist elements of the majority Islamic nation. Threats with machetes and photos for future identification led...
