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freedom of religion
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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 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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Turkish Government Denies Targeted Deportation of Christian Missionaries; Accuses European Parliament of ‘Interference’
Turkish Foreign Ministry dismisses overwhelming 502–2 vote as “baseless,” despite mounting scrutiny over expulsions of Christian missionaries from the country European Parliament voted to condemn use of Turkish security codes to expel Christians; this followed European Court of Human Rights recent decision to take 20 cases of missionaries expelled from Türkiye; the majority…
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Police arrest Christian pastor and visit his home after he commented on Islam and transgender ideology while street preaching
Pastor Dia Moodley has been arrested twice for peaceful street preaching Police visited pastor at his home after latest arrest Pastor Moodley is considering legal action against the police, with the support of ADF International…
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10 Years On: Recognition of ISIS Genocide Must Lead to Renewed Action to Protect Religious Minorities
Today, the international community marks the tenth anniversary of the 2016 recognition of the genocide committed by ISIS against Christians, Yazidis, and other religious and ethnic minorities in Syria and Iraq by the European Parliament.
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European Court Case May Determine the Future of Religious Symbols in Public Institutions
ADF International intervenes to defend display of Christian symbols in public buildings: “There is no incompatibility between the display of religious symbols and human rights law.” Ruling could affect public institutions across 46 Council of…
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Egypt Grants Paid Easter Leave to Christian Workers, Marking Step Forward for Religious Freedom
New decision allows paid religious leave on Easter for Christian employees under Egypt’s Labor Law ADF International supports an ongoing petition seeking full recognition of Easter Sunday as a national public holiday
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U.S. Congress Holds Roundtable on Nigeria’s Christian Persecution Crisis Ahead of Report to President Trump
Congressional leaders met in Washington, D.C. to evaluate urgent policy steps to confront escalating persecution of Christians in Nigeria. ADF International’s Sean Nelson contributed expert legal analysis to support policymakers’ next steps in anticipation of an upcoming…
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US Government Brings Plight of Persecuted Christians in Nigeria to the United Nations
U.S. officials, including Ambassador Mike Waltz, singer Nicki Minaj, and religious freedom advocates elevate urgent concerns over rising anti-Christian violence in Nigeria. ADF International representative joined panel of religious freedom experts, calling for continued U.S. and global action to protect Christians in Nigeria. NEW YORK CITY (18 November 2025) – At an event…
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