Sep 3, 2020
USCIRF Encourages Religious Freedom Progress on Vietnam National Day
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) congratulated the government of Vietnam on its …
Sep 18, 2020
USCIRF Welcomes Release of Pastor A Dao in Vietnam
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today welcomed the release of A Dao, a pastor of the Montagnard…
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The Global Persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses
This update describes official discrimination against Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world, with a particular focus on countries where members have been imprisoned for…
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…