Nov 24, 2020
USCIRF Releases New Report about Countering Violent Extremism in Tajikistan
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:
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Promoting Religious Freedom and Countering Violent Extremism in Tajikistan
This update describes Tajikistan’s official campaign to control and restrict Islamic practice, ostensibly an effort to combat the…
Feb 4, 2021
As the Biden administration begins to formulate its broader human rights policy, USCIRF highlights several priority countries when it comes to international religious freedom. Condemning and preventing…
Feb 18, 2021
In recent years, northern Iraq has become a battleground for Turkish armed forces and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). In June 2020, Turkey escalated their attacks in the region, announcing military…
Feb 24, 2021
USCIRF Commissioner Nury Turkel Adopts New Religious Prisoner of Conscience from Tajikistan
Washington, DC –United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner Nury Turkel today…
Mar 17, 2021
USCIRF Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of ISIS Genocide Recognition
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today joins religious communities in Iraq and Syria—…
Apr 21, 2021
USCIRF Releases 2021 Annual Report with Recommendations for U.S. Policy
No Longer Recommends Three Countries for Special Watch List
Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom…