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Map reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports.  Click HERE for the Map Legend.

 

 

Hindu Supports Christian for Presidential Candidate in India

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Iranian Government Tightens the Noose on Christians

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Christian converts in Iran are in even more danger now than they were before. With the government demanding their names and ID numbers, they will now be even easier to track and arrest or persecute later on bogus charges. This move is most likely an attempt at emptying church buildings, however, the Christians will end up going to house churches. The Church in Iran has shown that it will not be shut down, but instead grows stronger the more they are persecuted. If you would like to help us get Bibles to the Church in Iran click HERE

Christians in Syria Forced to Flee in One Day?

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

With many of their homes currently occupied by  militants, and shops looted, many Christians have moved away. The remaining Christians fear they will be “expelled from the country in one day” if the current regime collapses because they are certain Islamic extremists will fill the vacancy. Perhaps, they are taking their cues from the current dilemma in Egypt.

Who’s Really Persecuting Christians?

Monday, May 21st, 2012

This commentary about persecution of Christians is a worthwhile read. It addresses many of the attacks that we have previously reported on at ICC.

Elections in Egypt: Little Bits of Hope Despite Unavoidable Gloom

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Whether you are new to the election in Egypt or have been following it, this article is a must read.  It gives a great summary to the issues at hand, as well as going into how the Church in Egypt, alive and well, is handling their uncertain future. Living in a country that is 90% Muslim, Christians now face discrimination that is even more open and direct. As the articles author states:
If the news seems hopeful and gloomy all at once, that's the new reality in Egypt”. The “hopeful” the article refers to is more of Christian resilience in hard times rather than the election turning out in favor of freedom for Egyptian Christans.

Life Sentences for ‘Blasphemy’ in Pakistan Overturned

Monday, May 21st, 2012

After 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 Pakistan

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Attacks 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.

Egypt’s Coptic Christians to Shun Islamists In Next Week’s Presidential Vote

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Beaten, Bombed, Beheaded: Muslim Persecution of Christians

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

This article is a summary of Muslim attacks against Christians in April 2012. It is categorized by country and full of stories like this:  "500 Muslims had gathered and were watching in amusement as the extremists chased and harassed the Christians, attempting to murder them all, for about 90 minutes."

Controversial Church-Building Law a Focal Point for Egypt’s Coptic Voters

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

UK Pols Briefed on Scale of Hate Crimes Against Christian Women in Pakistan and Egypt

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

No 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.  

How will Egypt’s Coptic Christians vote in the election?

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

A BBC video piece focused on Coptic attitudes and fears about the upcoming election. This is of course, very filtered and politically correct. 

Man Imprisoned for Writing: “Jesus is Lord”: Released Two Years Later to find Muslims destroyed his land and Children Nowhere to be Found

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

This is a disturbing account of an Ethiopian man who angered a Muslim co-worker by writing “Jesus is Lord” on a piece of cloth. The co-worker accused him of desecrating the Koran. He was wrongly convicted and spent two years in prison. During that time Muslim’s destroyed his land and his children had disappeared.

 

Persecution, Mass Arrests, Churches Banned: Thousands Have Fled Eritrea

Friday, May 18th, 2012

This article gives you a taste of the persecution Eritrean Christians have undergone in the last ten years.

Egyptian Brotherhood Pres. Candidate Rally: “Dream of the Caliphate Coming True

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Convert in Pakistan Brutally Beaten, Tries to Rebuild Life. Islam Hunts Him

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Another incredible piece by Compass. Great depth of reporting. 

Iran Launches New Wave of Attacks on Christians

Friday, May 18th, 2012

CBN and Gary Lane do great work with this video being the latest example. The video highlights the need for prayer support for Iranian Christians. It is also really encouraging because it reveals what most people in the West don’t know. That is that the Church in Iran is exploding. It is for this reason we are looking for funding to send 20,000 bibles there in the next few months.

No matter who wins the presidency, the Egyptian military will remain in charge

Friday, May 18th, 2012

17 Churches Forced to Close in Indonesia

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

17 Churches are forced to close, and some torn down, after the election of a hard-line Islamic governor.

Nigeria Reverend Warns of Impending Jihad

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

President of the Church of Christ in Nigeria warns that Nigeria is "facing a Jihad, targeted at eliminating Christians and Christianity."

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ICC is constantly monitoring the state of Christian persecution in countries around the world and looking for ways that we can act as bridge between our supporters and the persecuted church. Beyond the projects you see above, we are working in many other areas to provide practical assistance to our brothers and sisters in Christ. View our other projects page to understand more of our work and keep up to date on our current projects.