AsiaMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Chinese Catholics Urge Prayer For Church Facing SuppressionWednesday, May 23rd, 2012According to Church sources, the Catholic community in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has faced a series of suppressive acts by authorities aimed at forcing “underground” clergy to join the government-sanctioned Catholic Patriotic Association. Terrorist Mastermind Of Indonesian Church Bombings Asks Christians For ForgivenessWednesday, May 23rd, 2012"I personally ask for Christians' forgiveness for what I have done to them," Umar Patek al Hisyam bin Ali Zein said. "I am sorry for my misdeed." Hindu Supports Christian for Presidential Candidate in IndiaTuesday, May 22nd, 2012Christians in Nepal Caught in the Middle of ViolenceTuesday, May 22nd, 2012The date is rapidly approaching when Nepal’s new constitution will come into play. Tribal groups want the country partitioned on ethnic lines, Hindu’s want it divided on religious lines, and Christians are praying that their rights as minorities will be represented in the implementation of the new constitution. The constitution comes into effect May 28th . The days leading up to this have been full of violence, based on ethnicity and religion, despite the plea for non-violence from Christian, Hindu and Muslim leaders. Human Rights Group Calls On Local Indonesian Government To Protect Filadelfia ChurchTuesday, May 22nd, 2012Wong summarized his concerns over the intimidation, threats and attacks against the HKBP Filadelfia church in Jejalen Raya village in Bekasi, on the outskirts of Jakarta. The most recent attack was on May 20, when several residents threw stones, bags of urine and rotten eggs at members of the church’s congregation. Reverend Palti Panjaitan from the church also reported a death threat made against him to the National Police. Religious Groups In Indonesia Criticize Government For Weak Support Of Religious FreedomTuesday, May 22nd, 2012“According to the Constitution, the government is obliged to provide security and protection,” Abdul Mufti, secretary of Muhammadiyah’s youth wing, said on Saturday. “If there is a citizen, whatever the religion is, who does not feel safe or cannot worship, including building houses of worship, the government should try harder to uphold the law in this nation.” Muslim Radicals In Indonesia Throw Stones And Bags Of Urine At ChristiansMonday, May 21st, 2012Among the fundamentalist group there were not only men but also women and children. After the threats came blows. The crowd began to throw water, sewage, used oil, mud, rotten eggs, sticks and other blunt objects. A "brutal" attack aggravated by the presence of a swarm of "infiltrators" who has passed the cordon of officers and attacked the faithful of the Christian community the "from within". Who’s Really Persecuting Christians?Monday, May 21st, 2012This commentary about persecution of Christians is a worthwhile read. It addresses many of the attacks that we have previously reported on at ICC. Nun Appointed to Represent Minorities: First Christian to Hold PositionMonday, May 21st, 2012Christians are considered a minority in India; and for the first time a Christian has been appointed to the State Minorities Commission in Rajasthan. This brings hopes that the rights of Christians in that state may now have an advocate. Life Sentences for ‘Blasphemy’ in Pakistan OverturnedMonday, May 21st, 2012After their children fought with Muslim children, a Christian couple was accused of blasphemy and sentenced to life in prison. This article goes into more detail of what happened as well as to how the ruling was over-turned. While this is a definite win for this couple, there are countless cases like this that do not end well. Hope: Despite Continued Attacks, Slow Improvement Seen in PakistanSunday, May 20th, 2012Attacks against Christians increased in Pakistan after 9/11 and again after Osama bin Laden was killed. Despite this, some Christian leaders believe the situation is improving. We at ICC are not so sure. Jesus Loves China, TooSunday, May 20th, 2012In the Bible, the book of Romans says, "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil and cling to what is good and always serve each other in love." With this kind of message, Christianity will blossom. This is the only way freedom -- both individually and nationally -- will spread in China. Human Rights And Religious Freedom Still A Great Concern Says U.SSunday, May 20th, 2012When asked whether the State Department would consider including Vietnam on its list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) on religious freedom, Posner said the U.S. plans to evaluate the country on a continuing basis. “Our impression is … in terms of religious freedom the situation has not gotten better, but it’s at a sort of steady stage,” he said. “It is an open process and we can make a judgment at any time … We are looking at it on an ongoing basis.” UK Pols Briefed on Scale of Hate Crimes Against Christian Women in Pakistan and EgyptSaturday, May 19th, 2012No surprises here but it is really encouraging to see this topic examined at this level. We have shouted about this for years and have torn our hair out at the lack of any meaningful way to change the kidnappings. The elephant in the room of course, is Islam. The mistreatment of all women and Christian women (the lowest of the low) is well documented and comes from the Quran/Hadith/Muhammad. Burmese Villagers Take Shelter From Fighting In Christian ChurchSaturday, May 19th, 2012At least 40 people from Mai Htawng village arrived at the church yesterday and it is expected that more will come over the next few days, according to church volunteers. Church officials also say they cannot continue to support the displaced people unless they get more aid. Historic Christian Prayer Gathering Underway In IndonesiaSaturday, May 19th, 2012This week, an hour's drive south of Jakarta, the capital city, Indonesian churches invited more than 9,000 Christians to take part in the World Prayer Assembly 2012. Such a large Christian event has never been held in this majority Muslim country. Bibles Confiscated and Homes Raided in UzbekistanFriday, May 18th, 2012Although a brief sum-up of recent harassment against Christians, this article touches on numerous human rights violations in Uzbekistan. Convert in Pakistan Brutally Beaten, Tries to Rebuild Life. Islam Hunts HimFriday, May 18th, 2012Another incredible piece by Compass. Great depth of reporting. Bishop Meets with North Korean ExilesFriday, May 18th, 2012The Catholic Church in South Korea is trying to make the transition easier for North Korean Exiles. Mgr Peter Lee said: "I, too, was born in Pyongyang and came to South Korea with my family in search of better conditions for a Christian life." Violations of Religious Freedom Continue in LaosThursday, May 17th, 2012This article covers two stories of persecution: one of a new convert facing expultion from his village and the other of ten families facing persecution for converting with out permission. |
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