IPC: Connections
China: Tens of thousands of Church Leaders in hiding
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens... a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak" (Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 7). Our friends at Asia Harvest have been a consistent voice and advocate…
Russia: Thousands Detained at Nationwide rallies for Navalny's Release
More than 2,000 demonstrators have been detained as Russians nationwide took to the streets on January 31 for a second-straight weekend of protests demanding the release of jailed opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Aleksei Navalny amid a sweeping crackdown on his supporters. Riot police were out in force in Moscow…
Afghanistan: Foreign Troops to Stay Beyond May Deadline
International troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline envisaged by the insurgent Taliban’s deal with the United States, four senior NATO officials said, a move that could escalate tensions with the Taliban demanding full withdrawal. “There will be no full withdrawal by allies by April-end,” one of…
Ethiopia Moves Artillery to Sudanese Border After Deadly Clashes
Ethiopia moved heavy weapons to disputed territory on its border with Sudan, according to people familiar with the matter. The military build-up in an area known as the al-Fashqa triangle signals increasing tensions, after deadly clashes in recent weeks raised international concern. Sudanese officials met Saudi Arabian officials in Riyadh…
