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Iraqi Christians Face Grave Security Concerns as US troops Withdraw

July 5, 2009, 06:48:13 PM
Country:  Iraq, Islam

In the interview he gave to Vatican Radio, Daniel Hoffman of the Middle East Concern expressed his concern for Iraqi Christians as US troops withdraws from the country.

New Governor of Karnataka Promises to Protect Minorities

July 5, 2009, 02:21:31 PM
Country:  India

Catholics in Karnataka have welcomed the new governor's promise to protect religious minorities in the southern Indian state, the scene of anti-Christian violence last year.

Somalia's extremists put edge to Sharia law

July 4, 2009, 06:36:24 PM
Country: Islam, Somalia

Islamic extremists are enforcing Sharia law in Somalia. There are small number of Christians in Somalia and the Islamic extremists are bent on destroying them.

Legal Aid Was Needed for 700 Orissa Families for the Next 2 Years

July 4, 2009, 03:16:46 PM
Country: India

An NGO is planning to provide a legal aid of 1-2 years estimating about 700 families affected in Gajapati district alone due to the still unresolved situation in Orissa.

Church Welcomes Move to Review Anti-Conversion Laws

July 4, 2009, 02:20:15 PM
Country: India

Church leaders in India have welcomed a promise by federal Home Minister P. Chidambaram to review so-called "freedom of religion" laws that restrict conversions in several states.

Ethiopian Police Shoot Two Christians at Church Site

July 3, 2009, 03:40:37 PM
Country: Ethiopia

Ethiopian police have shot and killed two people who were helping to build a Christian church at a site which is also claimed by Muslims, officials say.

Pakistani Presbyterian Pastor Attacked at Gunpoint

July 3, 2009, 02:30:03 PM
Country: Pakistan

Unidentified people kidnapped the pastor at gunpoint on June 30 but he managed to escape.

First Conviction in Orissa Violence

July 3, 2009, 02:18:59 PM
Country: India

A Church leader in Orissa state has hailed the first conviction linked to anti-Christian riots there last year, saying it will enhance Christians' confidence in the justice system.

Hundreds of Muslims Attack about 100 Christian Homes in Punjab

July 2, 2009, 02:53:25 PM
Country: Pakistan

ICC first reported this story yesterday morning - other news agencies are picking it up, but you may not see it in the Muslim-dominated Pakistan press. ICC will contribute more details as we receive them from our correspondents.

Believers Suffer Another Onslaught in Orissa

July 2, 2009, 02:28:15 PM
Country: India

On the evening of June 30, a group of believers in Orissa, India, was attacked with weapons by 40 to 50 people after refusing to participate in a Hindu festival.

Church School Bans Girl from Wearing Crucifix - but Allows Sikh Pupils to Wear Bangles

July 2, 2009, 02:17:20 PM
Country: United Kingdom

A school told a child to remove a Christian cross she was wearing even though it lets Sikh children wear bangles as part of their religion.

Egyptian Government Condones and Assists Persecution of Christians

July 2, 2009, 01:45:00 PM
Country: Egypt

Since early 2007 the Egyptian government has been appeasing Muslim fundamentalists by settling matters of sectarian conflict out of court in line with Islamic Sharia law. That prohibits Christians from bringing evidence against Muslims. The government brokers 'reconciliation' sessions where the Christians are forced to drop all the charges they are making (arson, looting, assault, kidnap, robbery, criminal damage, rioting, torture, rape, murder) in exchange for Muslim guarantees of 'peace'.

Chinese Pastor and Wife Sentenced to One Year Labor Camp

July 2, 2009, 01:34:24 PM
Country: China

Chinese Pastor Dou Shaowen and his wife Feng Lu have been sentenced to a year of "re-education through labor" for "engaging in illegal religious activities" in the country's Henan province. The wife has been released to serve at home to care for their daughter, but she is required to regularly report to PSB and could still be sent to the labor camp if she continues in her "illegal religious activities."

Somali Islamists Behead Christian Leader's Young Sons

July 2, 2009, 01:26:48 PM
Country: Somalia

Islamic extremists have beheaded two young boys in Somalia because their Christian father refused to divulge information about a church leader, and the killers are searching Kenya’s refugee camps to do the same to the boys’ father.

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