persecution
An Indonesian Church's 8-Year-Struggle to Build a Building
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· July 20, 2026
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Key takeaway A complaint was filed on July 15 against local leaders and the regional government.
In Central Java, a church's construction plans have faced opposition. The issue has been reported to the National Human Rights Commission. A complaint was filed on July 15 against local leaders and the regional government.
This comes after years of attempted construction, which began in 2018. Further details on the situation are available from International Christian Concern, including the church's efforts to gather support from local residents.
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Category: persecution ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: International Christian Concern ·
Reading time: 1 min
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