ICC Press ReleasesMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Find a specific press releaseAlgeria’s Christians Hopeful that Election will bring ChangeThursday, May 10th, 2012Alone among its neighbors in North Africa, Algeria has largely been untouched by the uprisings which last year ousted leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. Like the recent elections in other Arab states following the uprisings, however, Algeria’s parliamentary elections, which kick off today, could give greater power to Islamists. Kuwaitis Face Death for Insulting Islam under New LawWednesday, May 9th, 2012Kuwait's parliament approved the death sentence for Muslims who insult Allah, the Qu’ran, Muslim prophets, or Muhammad’s wives on Thursday. Christians and other non-Muslim minorities will be given a minimum prison sentence of ten years for the same offense. Egypt’s Lost Daughters; the Abduction of Christian GirlsTuesday, May 8th, 2012The abduction and forces conversions of Christian girls in Egypt. Actor Sentenced to Jail for ‘Offending Islam’ in EgyptWednesday, April 25th, 2012An Egyptian court upheld the three-month prison sentence of one of the Arab world’s most famous comedians on Tuesday for insulting Islam in his films. Christian Arrests Contradict Saudi’s Promotion of Religious ToleranceThursday, April 19th, 2012Christian Boy Given Jail Term for Insulting Islam in EgyptThursday, April 5th, 2012Islamists Stifling Freedom of Speech Kenyan Church Leaders Seek Protection from Islamist AttacksThursday, April 5th, 2012Muslim Brotherhood Monopolizing Power in EgyptWednesday, April 4th, 2012Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has named a contender for the presidency despite previous assurances to not field a candidate in the presidential elections next month. The announcement follows the Brotherhood’s appointment of an Islamist-majority assembly tasked with drafting Egypt’s new constitution. Turkey Added to List of Worst Religious Freedom Offenders for Mistreatment of Christian MinorityMonday, March 26th, 2012An annual U.S. government report added Turkey for the first time to a list of worst violators of religious freedoms, alongside countries such as Iran and North Korea. Egypt’s Christians Mourn Loss of Spiritual and Political Leader in Pope’s DeathWednesday, March 21st, 2012The death of Pope Shenouda III, the spiritual leader of the Coptic Church, has left many Egyptian Christians fearful that persecution and discrimination will increase as Islamist parties gain political power. ICC, Ethiopia Community To Hold Another Demonstration Demanding Saudis Release Ethiopian Christian PrisonersMonday, March 19th, 2012Iran Admits to Pastor’s Imprisonment for Christian FaithThursday, March 15th, 2012For the first time since the arrest of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani in October 2009, the Iranian government publically acknowledged that the prison sentence was issued for no other reason than the pastor’s Christian faith and religious activities. Imprisoned Head Of Eritrean Orthodox Church In Urgent Need Of Medical AttentionWednesday, March 14th, 2012Muslim Brotherhood Consolidates Power in Egypt’s Parliament; Is the Presidency next?Monday, March 12th, 2012The Muslim Brotherhood further solidified its power last week by securing the position of speaker in Egypt’s upper house of parliament. The appointment consolidates the Brotherhood's control over the country's legislature leading up to presidential elections in May. Already the dominate player in Egypt’s political landscape, liberals fear that the Brotherhood may now be emboldened to field a contender for the presidency despite the Brotherhood’s previous assurances to not back a candidate. Islamists Declare Jihad On Nigerian ChristiansTuesday, March 6th, 2012Arab Spring Brings the Decline of Secularism in TunisiaWednesday, February 29th, 2012Throughout the Middle East, long-standing dictators just ousted in the Arab Spring are being replaced by more oppressive forms of governance, even in the Arab world's most liberal country, Tunisia. Islamists Solidify Control over Egypt’s ParliamentWednesday, February 29th, 2012Christians Fear Enactment of Sharia Law Suicide Bomber Kills Three Christians At A Nigerian ChurchMonday, February 27th, 2012Iranian Pastor Sentenced to DeathFriday, February 24th, 2012An Iranian pastor received a court order to be executed by hanging earlier this week for leaving Islam and converting to Christianity. Iran: Christian Arrests Indicate Renewed Crackdown is UnderwayMonday, February 20th, 2012Religious freedom violations committed against Iranian Christians began in 2012 in the same manner that ended 2011 – with mass arrests, lengthy prison terms, and potential executions. In February alone, eleven Christians were arrested; their health and circumstances unknown. Another Christian, Leila Mohammadi, was issued a two-year prison sentence for “deceiving citizens by forming house churches,” among other charges. The recent wave of arrests, beginning with a raid on the Assembly of God Church in Ahwaz in late-December, signifies that a renewed crackdown on Christians may be underway. |
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