Nov 18, 2022
More than a decade after the onset of Syria’s civil war, the conflict continues with multiple state and non-state actors vying for power. Today, one of the most notable non-state actors is the militant Islamist…
This factsheet analyzes religious freedom conditions in northwestern Syria under the de facto governance of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al-Qaeda affiliate and U.S.-designated terrorist group. The rebel group continues to grow its…
Nov 25, 2022
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Under Syrian Rebel Group HTS
Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:
Religious Freedom…
This factsheet highlights challenges facing freedom of religion or belief in several countries in the Horn of Africa, including Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. In recent years, crises, insurgencies, and authoritarian regimes in the region have yielded…
Feb 7, 2023
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Concerns in the Horn of Africa
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:
Religious Freedom Concerns in the…