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Sean Nelson
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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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Why Nigeria is the Most Dangerous Country in the World for Christians
Sharia law in the north, blasphemy laws, and the ongoing threat from Boko Haram enable the rampant persecution of Christians X-twitter Linkedin UPDATE 19 December 2024: Following a two-and-a-half-year legal ordeal, a judge in Bauchi…
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U.S. Lawmakers Raise Serious Free Speech Concerns with WHO Pandemic Agreement, Petition State Department for Documentation
Representatives Jim Jordan and Thomas Massie pen letter to U.S. Department of State, stating “WHO Agreement may contravene the First Amendment”
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UN experts demand release of Nigerian Yahaya Sharif-Aminu imprisoned for WhatsApp messages
United Nations experts call for the immediate and unconditional release of Nigerian Yahaya Sharif-Aminu.
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“There has never been a more critical time to protect religious freedom”: U.S. Senators urged to condemn religious freedom violations
ADF Intl, other religious freedom advocates, groups, urge members of the US Senate to adopt resolution recognizing importance of religious freedom.
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Nigerian reverend and wife imprisoned for over three years acquitted of wrongdoing for helping young girl to safety
The Gangases had been imprisoned for over three years after facing false accusations of kidnapping and converting the girl to Christianity.
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Challenging Nigeria university bans against Christian fellowship on campus
Challenges filed against state and federal universities in Katsina State, Nigeria, for “indefinitely prohibiting” Christian fellowship and worship on campus.
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US Senate moves to “leverage all diplomatic and sanctions tools available” to hold global violators accountable for religious freedom abuses
Members of the United States Senate introduced resolution recognizing importance of religious freedom and condemning violators.
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“The situation is no longer tolerable”: US Congress members continue to denounce Nigeria’s religious freedom violations at House hearing
HFAC subcommittee heard testimony yesterday, raising concern about religious freedom violations in Nigeria, targeted attacks against Christians.
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