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Sean Nelson
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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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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 ethnic group. …
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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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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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U.S. Congress Introduces Resolution Condemning Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
Resolution urges U.S. and international action to protect Nigerian Christians amid widespread religious persecution ADF International endorses the resolution and applauds the call to further protect religious freedom in Nigeria following the Trump administration’s move to designate it as a “Country of Particular Concern”…
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BREAKING: U.S. government designates Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern”
United States government has officially recognized and vowed to take action to combat the mass scale persecution of Christians in Nigeria with this designation. President Trump further vows to combat the persecution of Christians worldwide…
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Yahaya Sharif-Aminu’s Supreme Court Outcome Will Shape Religious Freedom in Africa
The young Sufi Muslim’s ‘blasphemous’ WhatsApp message sparks an international outcry
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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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Victory for Religious Freedom: Nigerian High Court Strikes Down Wrongful Conviction of Christian Man Who Faced Torture
A High Court in Northern Nigeria has overturned the wrongful conviction of a Christian man who helped a persecuted convert escape violence in the country. ADF International and allied lawyers provided legal support to David’s…
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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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