Additional Name(s):
Futsum Gebrenegus
Gender:
Male
Current Location:
Wenjel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center
Perpetrator:
Eritrea…
Jun 9, 2025
Vicky Hartzler Elected Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Asif Mahmood Elected Vice ChairWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)…
Gender:
Male
Current Location:
Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center
Perpetrator:
Eritrea
Religion or Belief:
Christian – Orthodox…
Gender:
Male
Current Location:
Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center
Perpetrator:
Eritrea
Religion or Belief:
Christian – Protestant…
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…
Jun 20, 2025
This op-ed was originally published by Religion News Service on June 20, 2025.By USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler and Commissioner Stephen SchneckWords fail to express the sorrow felt for those who suddenly lost their lives in the Air India plane…
The Russian government perpetrates particularly severe violations of religious freedom against a range of religious groups and freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) actors, in blatant violation of international law. This report provides updates on…