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Afghanistan Country Update
This report analyzes the severe decline of freedom of religion or belief since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021 and their de facto rule over Afghanistan. The Taliban’s imposition of their narrow interpretation of Sunni Islam poses a grave threat to…
USCIRF Releases New Report Highlighting Religious Freedom in Afghanistan
Aug 23, 2022 USCIRF Releases New Report Highlighting Religious Freedom in Afghanistan Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:…
Muzaffar Davlatmirov
Additional Name(s): Музаффар Давлатмиров Gender: Male Perpetrator: Tajikistan Religion or Belief: Muslim – Shi'a…
The Persecution of Muslims in Tajikistan
Nov 10, 2022 Tajikistan’s population is majority Sunni Muslim, with a small Shi’a Muslim community which primarily consists of ethnic Pamiris located in the mountainous eastern part of the country known as the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO).…
USCIRF Observes International Women’s Day
Mar 8, 2023 USCIRF Observes International Women’s Day Brings Attention to Religious Freedom Violations Abroad Against Women Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today commemorates International Women’s Day, and…
The Diplomat: Will Tajikistan Meaningfully Engage on Religious Freedom?
Apr 25, 2023 This op-ed was originally published by The Diplomat on April 25, 2023. By USCIRF Chair Nury Turkel & Commissioner Eric Ueland The visit of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion…
USCIRF Releases 2023 Annual Report Highlighting Worsening Religious Freedom Conditions Around the World
May 1, 2023 USCIRF Releases 2023 Annual Report Highlighting Worsening Religious Freedom Conditions Around the World Includes new recommendations of Cuba and Nicaragua as Countries of Particular Concern and Sri Lanka for the Special Watch List Washington,…
2023 Annual Report
View the 2023 Annual Report Highlights from USCIRF’s 2023 Annual Report   Numbers-at-a-Glance 17 countries recommended for “country of particular concern” (CPC) designation 2 new countries recommended for CPC designation 11…
USCIRF Welcomes the Release of State Department’s 2022 International Religious Freedom Report
May 15, 2023 USCIRF Welcomes the Release of State Department’s 2022 International Religious Freedom Report Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) commends the State Department…
USCIRF Welcomes Tajikistan’s Release of Shamil Khakimov and Calls for U.S. Policy Action
May 17, 2023 USCIRF Welcomes Tajikistan’s Release of Shamil Khakimov and Calls for U.S. Policy Action Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes the release of imprisoned Jehovah’s…