Jul 26, 2024
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Turkey
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following new report:
Turkey Country Update – This report examines…
This report provides an update on continuing systematic and ongoing restrictions on freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria. Several states in Nigeria currently enforce blasphemy laws to prosecute members of faith-based groups including Christians,…
Aug 9, 2024
USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in Nigeria
Washington, DC — The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following report:
Nigeria Country Update - This report provides an update…
Dec 26, 2024
USCIRF Welcomes the Acquittal of Rhoda Jatau
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) applauds the December 19 decision of a court in Bauchi State, Nigeria, to acquit Christian nurse…
Jan 8, 2025
USCIRF Welcomes News of Mubarak Bala’s Release from Prison in Nigeria
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes news of the release from prison of humanist Mubarak Bala. Arrested in 2020…
Mar 25, 2025
USCIRF Releases 2025 Annual ReportWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released its 2025 Annual Report. The report documents religious freedom conditions in 2024 and recommends policy…
Highlights from USCIRF’s 2025 Annual ReportNumbers-at-a-Glance16 countries recommended for “country of particular concern” (CPC) designation12 countries recommended for the State Department’s “Special Watch List” (SWL)7 entities recommended…
Jun 18, 2025
USCIRF Reiterates Call for CPC Designation for Nigeria Weekend Attack on Catholic Mission Exacerbates the Religious Freedom Crisis in Africa’s Largest CountryWashington D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF…
This summary provides an overview of USCIRF's hearing "Governance in Nigeria: Foundation for Securing Freedom of Religion or Belief." Witnesses discussed religious freedom conditions throughout the country, including violence targeting religious…