Indonesian Political Party Committed to Help Secure a Church’s Building PermitNovember 3, 2022 — 11/03/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – The largest political party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) faction of the parliament, stated that it would remain committed to overseeing the...
Vatican Agreement with Chinese Government Worsening Religious FreedomNovember 2, 2022 — 11/02/2022 China (International Christian Concern) - On October 22, the Holy See announced the second renewal of the agreement with China on the appointment of bishops that was first introduced...
Moderate Burmese Monk who Advocates for Religious Freedom, Dies in ThailandNovember 1, 2022 — 11/01/2022 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – Burmese Buddhist monk Ashin Ariya Vansa Bivansa, commonly referred to as “Myawaddy Sayadaw,” died at age 71 on October 27 of a heart attack...
Refugee Church Congregation Releases Statement of FaithOctober 31, 2022 — 10/31/2022 Thailand (International Christian Concern) - ICC is continuing to follow the story of the entire church congregation who left China due to religious persecution to seek asylum in South...
Hong Kong Pastor Convicted of SeditionOctober 30, 2022 — 10/30/2022 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) - A Hong Kong pastor who was arrested and detained for sedition last month has been convicted and sentenced to one year in prison. ...
Hong Kong Cardinal Appears in Court for Resumed TrialOctober 29, 2022 — 10/29/2022 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – On October 26, the 90-year-old former Hong Kong archbishop, along with five pro-democracy activists, have appeared in court after their trial resumed. In...
Indonesia Struggles to Manage Rising Levels of Islamic ExtremismOctober 28, 2022 — 10/28/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) - On October 26, police apprehended a Muslim woman attempting to enter the presidential palace. The woman, Siti Elina, 24, allegedly pointed a gun at...
Targeted Airstrikes Kill More than 80 Civilians in MyanmarOctober 27, 2022 — Junta Attacks Concert Goers During Anniversary Celebration in Kachin State 10/26/2022 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) – Eighty people were killed and another 200 injured when the Tatmadaw (Burmese Army) attacked a music...
Vietnamese Priest Banned from Going AbroadOctober 27, 2022 — 10/27/2022 Vietnam (International Christian Concern) – A Vietnamese priest who serves veterans was banned from leaving his country while on a business trip to the U.S. On October 24, Father...
Chinese Evangelist Detained Yet AgainOctober 26, 2022 — 10/26/2022 China (International Christian Concern) - Chen Wensheng, a resident of Hunan province, is a well-known street evangelist in China. On October 12, he was summoned to the local police...
Secret Sino-Vatican Deal Renewed for the Second TimeOctober 24, 2022 — 10/23/2022 China (International Christian Concern) – On October 22, the Holy See announced the second renewal of the agreement with China on the appointment of bishops that was first introduced...
Non-Muslim Student in Indonesia Banned from Running for Student CouncilOctober 22, 2022 — 10/22/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – Religious intolerance continues to tarnish Indonesia’s reputation as a harmonious society. The latest incident took place in a senior high school, where the school’s...
Churches in Suzhou and Jiangsu Implement COVID RestrictionsOctober 21, 2022 — 10/21/2022 China (International Christian Concern) – As China continues to implement the “Zero-Covid” policy throughout the country, many public places are subject to COVID restrictions, including churches. On October 12,...
China Ranked Worst Country for Internet Freedom Eight Years in a RowOctober 20, 2022 — 10/20/2022 China (International Christian Concern) - China has been named as the most restricted country with regards to internet freedom for the eighth year in a row. Religious freedom advocacy...
Ruth’s Story: Religion is Not an Inheritance, but a Personal Journey with GodOctober 19, 2022 — 10/19/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) - My name is Ruth, and I am 26 years old. I was born into a Muslim family, and we belonged to a tribal community...
Myanmar Refugees Pour Across Border into IndiaOctober 18, 2022 — 10/18/2022 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) - The February 2021 coup that established military rule in Myanmar has led to ongoing infighting between the military junta and pro-democracy forces. The...
