Buddhist Monastery Planned near Christian Church in Latest Defiance of Religious FreedomJune 8, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Radical nationalist Buddhist group known as Ma Ba Tha have continued to erect pagodas (shrines) on or around Christian church property in an effort to return Burma to...
Gospel Music Breaking the Chains of North Korea’s Hold on the PeopleJune 8, 2016 — ICC NOTE: North Korea has been one if not the most difficult country for the gospel to reach its people due to the repressive regime of Kim Jong-Un. Non-profit organizations...
Torture of Vietnamese Christian Garners Condemnation from United NationsJune 7, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Pastor Nguyen Cong Chinh has been in prison in Vietnam since 2011 for essentially being Christian in a land who has a history of persecuting religious minorities. His...
Burmese Government Wants Religious Peace, But Military May Have Other PlansJune 7, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In what can be seen as little surprise, the military in Burma will likely create problems for the National League of Democracy (NLD) and their efforts to pass...
Chinese Catholic Christians Banned from Prayer after Eucharists DesecratedJune 6, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Criminals desecrated a local Catholics Eucharist in Handan, China and as a sign of reparation, the local Christian community joined together in solidarity for a time of prayer. Local authorities and...
Islamist Party Sneaks in Sharia Amendment into Bill during Malaysia’s Parliamentary SessionJune 6, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The Malaysian Islamist party known as PAS was able to sneak in an amendment into a recent bill allowing for Sharia to be the law of Kelantan, a...
Unearthed Bones in Japan Revealed to be 18th Century Christian MartyrJune 3, 2016 — ICC NOTE: There was a time when Christianity was considered a hostile western influence in Japan. Christians were persecuted like many other Southeast Asian countries. They were placed in prisons...
Church Members in China Strong Armed by Authorities into Registering ID CardsJune 3, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Huoshi Fellowship in Gansu, China, not to be confused with Huoshi Church in Guizhou, was terrorized by local authorities forcing each member to register their identification cards. Roughing...
Activists Remain imprisoned in Cambodia as Government Maintains Iron GripJune 2, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Cambodia has a long history of human rights violations and the infamous Khmer Rouge regime which saw the deaths of millions of Cambodian citizens. The current Cambodian government...
Chinese Activists Detained for Prayer Time Prior to Anniversary of TiananmenJune 2, 2016 — ICC NOTE: As many Chinese citizens begin to mark the 27th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, some have experienced the wrath of the same government who quelled the movement...
Release of Census in Burma Prompts Fear of Religious Violence by Buddhist NationalistsJune 1, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Latest census figures will be released by the Ministry of Labour in Myanmar which will provide the most updated numbers regarding religious affiliation among its population. Details of...
Persecuted Religious Minorities find no Refuge in ThailandJune 1, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Muslim Uyghurs are one of the many religious minorities who face persecution at the hands of the Chinese government in northwest China. They, along with Christians, Tibetans, and...
A Small Radio Station in S. Korea Spreads the Gospel through the Airwaves into N. KoreaMay 31, 2016 — ICC NOTE: One North Korean defector is working hard to ensure his people hear the word of God and stay informed of the truth outside of the regime. Kim Chung-seong...
Despite Popular Belief, Slavery is a Reality for Millions in AsiaMay 31, 2016 — ICC NOTE: For many slavery is considered an historical afterthought thanks to the outcome of the American Civil War. At least that is the case for many in the United...
Truck Barrels through Small Christian Group in Vietnam, Killing Pastor and Woman InstantlyMay 27, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Vietnam has been very prevalent in the news as of late due to President Obama's visit and the subsequent lifting of the decades long weapons embargo. What hasn't...
Religious Freedom Key to Burma’s Future According to Burmese CardinalMay 27, 2016 — ICC NOTE: As nationalist Buddhist groups work both politically and religiously to take control of Burma, the government continues to target religious minorities such as the Rohingya and ethnic Christian...
