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christian persecution
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Lawyers urge Nigerian Supreme Court to hear case of young musician who nears seventh year in prison on blasphemy charge
ABUJA (25 SEPTEMBER 2026) — Lawyers for Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, a young Sufi musician who has spent more than six and a half years in prison facing a death sentence for alleged blasphemy, have renewed their call…
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Nigerian Journalist Cleared of Criminal Defamation Charges After Reporting on Christian Persecution
KADUNA, NIGERIA (27 AUGUST 2026) — Luka Binniyat, a Kaduna-based journalist recognised as one of Nigeria’s preeminent voices reporting on the persecution of Christians in Southern Kaduna, has been formally cleared of criminal defamation charges…
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European Parliament strongly condemns ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria following village massacre
STRASBOURG (9 July 2026) — In an urgency resolution debated yesterday and passed today in an overwhelming vote of 510 to 1 in support, the European Parliament called for an end to the escalating persecution…
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Nigerian Supreme Court Further Delays Justice for Young Musician Facing Death Sentence for “Blasphemy”
ABUJA (25 JUNE 2026) – A long-awaited hearing in the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, set months ago for today, 25 June, was abruptly cancelled by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Sharif-Aminu is a young Nigerian…
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Christian Women and Girls Face Heightened Risk of Violence in Nigeria, UN Experts Warn
Experts highlighted patterns of religiously-motivated violence disproportionately targeting Christians and particularly women and girls, as well as other minorities ADF International advocates for the Nigerian government to fulfil its obligations to guarantee freedom of religion…
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East African Court case filed: Christian communities in DRC left unable to worship after targeted attacks on churches, charities
Religious freedom advocates demand a halt to attacks, financial compensation to rebuild destroyed churches; ADF International legally supporting the case. Continued attacks in the region aimed to destroy the central Christian religious pillars of the Banyamulenge…
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Christian woman wins legal challenge against Muslim designation in Iraq’s official database
Ruling affirms right of Iraqi Christians to freely choose their religion, sets persuasive precedent for scores of Christians in Iraq facing serious legal and personal consequences of state-assigned religion Case will advance to Iraq’s highest…
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Egyptian court fails to grant Easter holiday
Egyptian Christians currently are forced to choose between participating in Easter worship or facing serious civil, professional, and academic penalties Religious freedom advocates will appeal the rejection, with legal support from ADF International. The petition is…
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Christian Father Targeted by Pakistan’s “Blasphemy Business Group” Faces Possible Death Penalty
Christian sanitation worker falsely accused under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws and imprisoned for over 3 years could receive the death penalty; ADF International supports his defence Case highlights growing concern over organized groups trapping innocent people…
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U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom condemns targeted expulsions of Christians in Türkiye
USCIRF releases statement urging US government action following Türkiye’s targeted deportations of Christian missionaries; recommends country be added to Special Watchlist for severe religious freedom violations. ADF International applauds push to protect religious freedom and…
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