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Oct 4, 2021
USCIRF Alarmed by Violence against Christians & Shi’a Muslims in Nigeria
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today condemned recent instances of…
This report catalogues recent religious freedom violations committed by Kano state authorities, which represent some of the most egregious in Nigeria. In recent years—including in 2021—Kano authorities have arrested, charged, and convicted several…
Oct 5, 2021
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Nigeria’s Kano State
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report…
Gender:
Male
Perpetrator:
Nigeria
Religion or Belief:
Muslim – Sufi
Reports of Torture:
No
Reports of Medical Neglect…
Additional Name(s):
Abdulazeez Dauda, Abdul Inyass
Gender:
Male
Perpetrator:
Nigeria
Religion or Belief:
Muslim – Sufi…
Oct 17, 2021
This op-ed was originally published by The Hill on October 17, 2021.
By USCIRF Commissioners Frederick A. Davie and Tony Perkins.
In July, officials in northern Nigeria invited prominent local preacher Sheikh Abduljabar Nasiru…
This report documents trends in religious freedom violations against Muslims during the last two years. While many Muslims in Africa practice their faith in peace and harmony, some Muslims have been denied their freedom of religion or belief across the…
Oct 20, 2021
USCIRF Releases Report Highlighting Religious Freedom Violations against Muslims in Africa
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new…
Additional Name(s):
Patrick Zaki, باتريك جورج زكي
Gender:
Male
Perpetrator:
Egypt
Religion or Belief:
Christian – Orthodox
Health Concerns…
Additional Name(s):
أنس حسن
Gender:
Male
Perpetrator:
Egypt
Religion or Belief:
Unknown
Reports of Torture:
No…