Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.
Malaysia: Sharia Courts to Judge Christian Conversions
Posted on Monday, March 5, 2018
A recent Malaysia Federal Court ruling that apostasy cases should be heard in Sharia courts has led to disappointment for the country's Christians, but determination from Islamic groups to prevent Muslims from converting out of their faith.
Church Building Demolished in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2018
A congregation on Tanzania’s semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar has been without a place to worship this year after local authorities demolished their church building, the pastor said.
UN Demands Iran’s Islamic Regime Give Christians a Fair Trial
Posted on Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Four U.N. human rights experts have issued a joint statement, urging Iran to ensure 'a fair and transparent final hearing' at the country's Revolutionary Court for three Iranian Christians who have been sentenced for 'conducting evangelism' and 'illegal…
China Crackdown on Unregistered Churches
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Christians have been detained, and churches shut down or destroyed in China in the month before revised Regulations on Religious Affairs are due to come into effect on 1 February.
Pastor Found Dead in Tamil Nadu, India
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The body of a pastor in southern India was found hung from the thatched roof of his house early Saturday morning (Jan. 20), a week after he complained to police about opposition from Hindu extremists, sources said.
Over 80 Killed in Benue State, Nigeria in January
Posted on Monday, January 22, 2018
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that more than 80 Christians have been killed in Benue State, Nigeria by Fulani militants since January 1. These attacks have mainly taken place in two locations within the state, Logo and…
1 in 12 Christians worldwide persecuted, report shows
Posted on Friday, January 12, 2018
About 215 million Christians are being persecuted due to their faith, according to a report released by the Open Doors organization Wednesday. This represents 1 in 12 Christians worldwide.
Iranian Christian Receive Eight Year Sentences
Posted on Friday, January 12, 2018
Two Iranian Christians were sentenced to a total of eight years in prison by a revolutionary court in December 2017, after being convicted of national security-related crimes.
Through a War, God Brings Revival to Syria
Posted on Tuesday, January 9, 2018
For years, Syrian Christians had been praying for a revival. 'But never did we imagine it would come because of war,' said one church leader. Seven years of civil war has left Syria in ruins. Many of those…
Hindu Radicals Launch at Least 23 Attacks during 2017 Christmas Season in India
Posted on Thursday, January 4, 2018
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that at least 23 religiously-motivated attacks took place during the 2017 Christmas season, including attacks on carolers and open threats against Christian celebrations. The attacks have led to several Christians' hospitalization and…
