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Rising Anti-Muslim Hatred: FoRB Violations Against Muslims Abroad
May 05 WHEN: May 5th 10:00am - May 5th 11:30am…
The Islamic State-Mozambique and Its Local Threats to Religious Freedom
Amid persistent insecurity in northern Mozambique, nonstate armed groups have increasingly targeted religious communities, particularly in Cabo Delgado Province. This publication examines ISIS-M’s ongoing threat to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB)…
ISIS Affiliate Threatens Religious Freedom in Mozambique
Apr 23, 2026   ISIS Affiliate Threatens Religious Freedom in MozambiqueWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following factsheet on Mozambique:   The Islamic State-…
Annual Report Chapter - IRFA Implementation
IRFA, as amended by the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016, seeks to make religious freedom a priority in U.S. foreign policy through a range of mechanisms and tools. These include governmental institutions (USCIRF as an…
Targeted Sanctions in Response to Violations of International Religious Freedom
Targeted sanctions are a vital U.S. foreign policy tool for promoting accountability for violations of religious freedom. This factsheet outlines these relevant authorities and their application in countries such as Afghanistan, China, India, and…
Targeted Sanctions as a Key U.S. Foreign Policy Tool to Promote Religious Freedom
May 6, 2026   Targeted Sanctions as a Key U.S. Foreign Policy Tool to Promote Religious FreedomWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on targeted sanctions:Targeted Sanctions…
Released But Not Free: State Restrictions on FoRB Targeting Released Religious Prisoners of Conscience
May 8, 2026  Individuals imprisoned for their religion or belief continue to face state repression even upon their release. For example, in Saudi Arabia, China, and Egypt, many released prisoners face bans on leaving the…
USCIRF Urges President Trump to Nominate an Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom
May 11, 2026  USCIRF Urges President Trump to Nominate an Ambassador at Large for International Religious FreedomWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reiterates its recommendation that President…
Anti-Muslim Hatred Hearing Summary
On May 5, 2026, the U.S Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a hearing entitled Rising Anti-Muslim Hatred: FoRB Violations Against Muslims Abroad. USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler and Vice Chair Asif Mahmood led the hearing, which…
Saudi Arabia Country Update
This report assesses the current situation of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Saudi Arabia. The government of Saudi Arabia continues to impose severe limitations on religious freedom, which includes enforcing laws and policies—rooted in a…