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…
Jun 11, 2021
This op-ed was originally published by The Diplomat on June 11, 2021.
By USCIRF Vice Chair Tony Perkins and Commissioner Nury Turkel.
Tajikistan is located in a dangerous neighborhood, sharing a long border…
Status: not_implemented
Year:
Country: Syria
Recommended To: Administration
Source: USCIRF Hearing: Safeguarding Religious Freedom in Northeast Syria
Recommendation:Demand the inclusion of the AANES in all activities pursuant to U.N. Res. 2254,…