Mar 4, 2026
USCIRF Releases 2026 Annual Report: Exposes Egregious Religious Freedom Abuses From Key NationsWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released its 2026 Annual Report. The…
On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a hearing on Christian persecution abroad. USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler and Vice Chair Asif Mahmood led the hearing, which included testimony from members of civil…
This publication provides an overview of the worsening religious freedom conditions in the DRC at the hands of nonstate actors, with an emphasis on the ADF. It also evaluates state and international responses to these challenges while considering…
Mar 30, 2026
ISIS Affiliates Threaten Religious Freedom in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on the DRC: Nonstate…
Amid persistent insecurity in northern Mozambique, nonstate armed groups have increasingly targeted religious communities, particularly in Cabo Delgado Province. This publication examines ISIS-M’s ongoing threat to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB)…
Apr 23, 2026
ISIS Affiliate Threatens Religious Freedom in MozambiqueWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following factsheet on Mozambique: The Islamic State-…
Algeria continues to enforce far-reaching constraints on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB), affecting both individual worshippers and organized religious groups. This publication assesses these interrelated challenges and underscores the systemic and…
Apr 24, 2026
Algeria’s Ongoing Barriers to Religious FreedomWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on Algeria: Algeria Country Update – Algeria…