New report detailing severe human rights abuse in Burma released

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) today released a new report on human rights in Burma following a four-week fact-finding visit to the country. The report welcomes signs of political change in the..

China: Pastor and wife detained after raids on church

A pastor's wife and several other Christians remain in detention after two raids on a house church in south-west China's Sichuan province. During the first raid on Thursday, the pastor and 15..

US Christian charged in North Korea for crimes against the state

Although his charges were not made completely clear, the KCNA (North Korea's official news agency) reported Saturday that Bae, a 44-year-old of Korean descent, had undergone a "preliminary inquiry"..

EU lifts sanctions on Burma despite continued discrimination against religious minorities

International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the European Union (EU) has announced it is lifting all remaining economic sanctions against Burma despite regular incidents of violent..

World Vision responds after earthquake devastates China's Sichuan province

World Vision is distributing hygiene and child-friendly kits to families made homeless by a powerful earthquake in China's Sichuan province on Saturday. According to state media, the..

Indonesia: Christians protest after churches demolished by officials

Hundreds of Christians hit the streets of Indonesia’s capital this week to urge government action after local officials demolished a church building and threatened to close others at the behest of..