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Christians in Extreme Danger in Afghanistan
Jan 28, 2022 The situation for the Christian community in Afghanistan has grown ever more perilous since the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021. There have been accounts of the Taliban going door to door seeking…
Nicaragua’s Assault on Religious Freedom
Feb 4, 2022 The government of Nicaragua, under the leadership of President Daniel Ortega, has a history of persecuting Catholic clergy, worshipers, and organizations as well as Protestant institutions especially since religious leaders provided sanctuary…
The Grim Backdrop to the Beijing Olympics
Feb 11, 2022 Several Western governments joined the U.S. in diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics amid the outcry over China’s human rights and religious freedom abuses. Nevertheless, the lack of international solidarity…
Iraq’s Beleaguered Religious Minority Communities
Feb 25, 2022 Many of the religious communities that call Iraq home have suffered from conflict and displacement in recent decades. The civil war in Iraq in the 2000s led large numbers of Christians and other small religious…
The Hill: Biden Must Prioritize the Resettlement of Afghanistan’s Religious Minorities
Mar 1, 2022 This op-ed was originally published by The Hill on March 1, 2022 By USCIRF Chair Nadine Maenza and USCIRF Commissioner Frederick A. Davie  Last August was a life changing moment for the world, as the Taliban…
Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Part 1: The “Denazification” Narrative
Mar 4, 2022 *Special note: This podcast was recorded on March 3, 2022 and only reflects the events that have occurred up to this date* The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has shocked the world and created a humanitarian…
Newsweek: Say Her Name - Women Persecuted for Their Religion or Belief
Mar 8, 2022 This op-ed was originally published by Newsweek on March 8, 2022. By USCIRF Commissioners Anurima Bhargava and Tony Perkins Gulmira Imin is a Uyghur Muslim in China, former administrator of the Uyghur-language…
Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Part 2: The Religious Regulation Framework
Mar 10, 2022 *Special note: This podcast was recorded on March 8, 2022 and only reflects the events that have occurred up to this date* The Russian government has long used religious freedom violations in its efforts to…
The Status of Religious Freedom for the Baha’i Community
Mar 18, 2022 Founded in 19th century Persia—present day Iran—the Baha’i faith is the second most widespread religion in the world and has communities in most territories and countries across the globe. However, several…
Rohingya Genocide Determination and Accountability
Apr 1, 2022 The Rohingya community in Burma have been targeted by the Burmese military (known as the Tatmadaw) with mass killings and rape since 2017, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee the country. Since the military coup…