On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a hearing on Christian persecution abroad. USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler and Vice Chair Asif Mahmood led the hearing, which included testimony from members of civil…
This publication provides an overview of the worsening religious freedom conditions in the DRC at the hands of nonstate actors, with an emphasis on the ADF. It also evaluates state and international responses to these challenges while considering…
Mar 30, 2026
ISIS Affiliates Threaten Religious Freedom in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on the DRC: Nonstate…
In 2025, nonstate actors posed significant threats to religious freedom abroad. Among these, USCIRF identified some groups that met the criteria of an Entity of Particular Concern (EPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998, as…
In 2025, nonstate actors posed significant threats to religious freedom abroad. Among these, USCIRF identified some groups that met the criteria of an Entity of Particular Concern (EPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998, as…
Apr 3, 2026
North Korea remains one of the most dangerous places in the world for individuals from all religious backgrounds, particularly for Christians. Organized religion in North Korea has reportedly been almost entirely eliminated. North Korean…