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global religious freedom
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Religious Freedom Coalition Thanks President Trump for Designating Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern;” Proposes Next Steps to Protect Persecuted Christians”
In letter thanking President Trump, coalition of international religious freedom experts and faith leaders outlines key recommendations to respond to crisis facing persecuted Christians in Nigeria. ADF International joins the call, urging continued U.S. leadership and global action to defend religious freedom in…
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Long-Awaited Hearing Scheduled for Case of Nigerian Prisoner Sentenced to Death for WhatsApp Message
Supreme Court of Nigeria will hold a hearing in the appeal of Yahaya-Sharif Aminu, a young musician previously sentenced to death by hanging for alleged blasphemy. ADF International is supporting Sharif-Aminu’s legal defense in a case that could strike down northern Nigeria’s blasphemy laws and…
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What Can We Learn from Iraqi Christians 11 Years After ISIS’s Attack?
A Legacy of Faith Under Fire for Iraqi Christians In August 2014, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) — an extremist Sunni group — launched a violent campaign across northern Iraq. Their target:…
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European Parliament, in Rare Move, Calls a Second Time for Immediate Release of Nigerian Prisoner Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, Condemns Blasphemy Law
Near-unanimous resolution urges Nigeria to “immediately and unconditionally release Yahaya Sharif-Aminu,” and abolish blasphemy laws.
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WIN for religious freedom in Nigeria: Christian mother of 5, Rhoda Jatau, fully acquitted of charges for “blasphemy”
Following a two-and-a-half-year legal ordeal, judge in Bauchi State, Nigeria acquits Rhoda Jatau of “blasphemy” charges; Rhoda faced up to 5 years in prison if convicted. Jatau spent 19 months in prison before being…
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Religious freedom advocates congratulate Rubio on nomination to lead US State Department, call for greater focus on religious prisoners of conscience
60 leaders and organizations, including ADF International, Jubilee Campaign USA, Global Christian Relief, congratulate Senator Marco Rubio on Secretary of State nomination Religious freedom advocates ask Rubio to continue his tireless advocacy for the persecuted…
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Algerian pastor convicted of “illegal worship” shares his story, advocates for re-opening churches
WASHINGTON, DC (18 October 2024) Pastor Youssef Ourahmane, a Christian convert and pastor in the Protestant Church of Algeria, has been sentenced to heavy fines and a prison sentence for the so-called crime of “illegal…
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Egyptian man finally allowed to list Christian affiliation on ID card, authorities rule
Egyptian Christian who has been denied an ID card that correctly stated his religious affiliation for over 10 years wins case allowing him to engage in Christian activities.
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Türkiye’s Highest Court Rules in Support of Government’s Expulsion of Nine Foreign Christians for Alleged “Missionary Activities”
Court in Türkiye issues decision supporting the government on cases banning foreign Christian workers from the country under “N-82” codes designating them “risks to national security"
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Religious freedom advocates call on Egypt to release detained Christians accused of ‘terrorism’ for peaceful engagement on Facebook
Two Christian Egyptian men arrested, held without trial for over two years, for answering theological questions on Facebook.
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