May 5, 2026
The Burmese military maintains its grip over Burma through arson, arbitrary detentions, airstrikes, killings, and other forms of intimidation and violence to instill fear in its people, including ethnoreligious minorities such as Rohingya…
May 5, 2026
Nicaragua Continues its Unrelenting Campaign to Eliminate Religious FreedomWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Nicaragua Country Update – In 2026, the…
May 6, 2026
Targeted Sanctions as a Key U.S. Foreign Policy Tool to Promote Religious FreedomWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on targeted sanctions:Targeted Sanctions…
May 8, 2026
Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on Nigeria: Nonstate…
May 8, 2026
Individuals imprisoned for their religion or belief continue to face state repression even upon their release. For example, in Saudi Arabia, China, and Egypt, many released prisoners face bans on leaving the…
May 11, 2026
China Codifies and Escalates Its Policy on the “Sinicization of Religion”Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on China:China's Codification and Escalation of…
May 11, 2026
USCIRF Urges President Trump to Nominate an Ambassador at Large for International Religious FreedomWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reiterates its recommendation that President…
May 13, 2026
Cuba Maintains Poor Religious Freedom ConditionsWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Cuba Country Update – This report outlines continued, systematic…
May 13, 2026
State Restrictions on Religious Freedom in Saudi ArabiaWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Country Update –…
May 14, 2026
Religious Freedom and Rule of Law in SyriaWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Syria Country Update – This report highlights how the …