Philippine Church Rejects Proposal to Arm Priests for ProtectionJune 11, 2018 — ICC Note: In response to the recently killings of priests in the Philippines, calls have been made to arm priests as a protective measure. However, church leaders criticize the proposal, stating...
Malaysia arrests 19 in anti-terror raids; 1 suspect planned attacks during closing of SEA GamesSeptember 5, 2017 — ICC Note: Malaysian authorities arrested 19 suspected terrorists in a series of swoops in the last few weeks. One of whom is accused of beheading a Christian hostage in Philippines...
With all eyes on the Mediterranean refugee crisis, few notice the 1 million Asian refugeesNovember 1, 2016 — ICC Note: While the refugee crisis spotlight rests on the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean and the reaction of Western countries to the influx of refugees, very few have taken...
Freedom House Index Reports Southeast Asia Remains Predominately RepressedJanuary 28, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Freedom House, a non-profit non-partisan organization, unveils an index for each countries record of freedom ranging from political freedom to religious freedom. The 2016 edition has unveiled little...
Religious Leaders come Together to Raise Awareness of Persecution in AsiaJanuary 15, 2016 — ICC NOTE: If there would be anything positive to come from the recent terror attack in Indonesia it would be the call for various faiths to join together and fight...
