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We are an independent, bipartisan legislative branch entity that monitors, analyzes, and reports on threats to #ReligiousFreedom. Retweet≠Endorsement
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📢 Please join USCIRF for an in-person hearing on state-controlled religion in China. Witnesses will discuss FoRB conditions in China & share recommendations for the US gov. 📅 Oct. 16 ⏰ 10:30 am ET 📍 Russell Senate Office Building, Room 325 👇 Register
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🚨 On the latest episode of USCIRF's Spotlight, Chair Vicky Hartzler & Vice Chair @DrMahmood40 speak with former IRF Ambassadors @rabbisaperstein & @SamuelBrownback to reflect on the impact of this position & share recommendations for the next Ambassador.
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Vice Chair @DrMahmood40: The fact that Northern Nigerian courts issue the death penalty for blasphemy is an egregious violation to #FoRB. It is time for the @StateDept to designate Nigeria as a CPC.” https://t.co/4OxtXRVHEi
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Chair Vicky Hartzler: “Sufi musician Sharif-Aminu’s life hangs in the balance of Nigeria’s Supreme Court. Even if his death sentence is overturned, he has already suffered by being unjustly imprisoned for years.
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ICYMI: Our previous report on the sinicization of religion is here:
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🚨 USCIRF released a report that provides an overview of the Chinese government’s persecution of religious leaders and highlights recent cases.
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Chair Vicky Hartzler: “We are horrified by the attack targeting Jews at a UK synagogue on Yom Kippur – the holiest day in Judaism – and mourn for the victims. Callous attacks on places of worship need to stop. No one should have to fear worshipping or following their faith."
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🚨 USCIRF released a report that details states’ legal obligations to protect refugees and provides examples of the conditions and treatment of such refugees across South and Southeast Asia.
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Chair Vicky Hartzler: “We reiterate our recommendation for @StateDept to designate Eritrea as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for these and other systematic, ongoing & egregious violations of religious freedom.” Read more ➡️
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Commissioner @melsanousi1: “On the first anniversary of Eritrea’s detention of two elderly Jehovah’s Witnesses, Letebrhan Tesfay & Berekti Habte, we call for the US government to engage with Eritrean authorities to release them & all those held in violation of their FoRB rights.”
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Watch: Chair Hartzler describes how Turkey has obligation to protect religious freedom for all people in Turkey. Read: USCIRF's Turkey Hearing Summary: https://t.co/s0p6YM3XOs
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🚨 USCIRF released a report that provides an overview of the Chinese government’s persecution of religious leaders and highlights recent cases.
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🚨 USCIRF welcomes the introduction of H.Res 738. This resolution demonstrates the bipartisan commitment of the U.S. House of Representatives to advance freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) as a human right and its centrality to a robust foreign policy.
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Cmmr @StephenSchneck: "We condemn the recent suspected RSF drone strike on an IDP camp in Darfur, beyond the horrific killing of 78+ worshippers in a mosque, this violence also breaches international law protecting religious sites during armed conflict."
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Local activists and residents describe the early morning attack on worshippers.
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🚨 USCIRF released a report on Uzbekistan that provides an overview of administrative penalties issued in 2024 pertaining to religious activities.
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Vice Chair @DrMahmood40: "The US should demand the release of FoRB prisoners, incl. Jimmy Lai, Wang Yi, Zhang Shaojie, Liu Aihua, Mo Xiufeng & Adil Tuniyaz during dialogue w/ China, including trade negotiations, and demand an end to repressive policies against religious groups."
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Chair Vicky Hartzler: "China routinely subjects FoRB prisoners to inhumane prison conditions, torture & medical neglect. As the court deliberates Jimmy Lai's case, his rapidly deteriorating health is deeply concerning."
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🚨 USCIRF released a report that highlights religious freedom conditions in Pakistan, including recent and escalating attacks against religious minorities that have targeted Ahmadiyya Muslims, Hindus, and Christians.
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📢 On the latest episode of USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, USCIRF Commissioner @melsanousi1 spoke with Massimo @Introvigne, Editor-In-Chief of @BitterWinterMag, to discuss Article 300 and its impacts on religious freedom in China.
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🚨 USCIRF released a report that provides an overview of the legal framework regulating religion in Kazakhstan, an update on violations impacting independent Muslims & minority religious groups, and an analysis of the gov’s interreligious dialogue efforts.
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📢 ICYMI, last Tuesday, USCIRF held a virtual hearing on laws regulating religion in Central Asia. Watch the recording 👇 https://t.co/aPQ7B8jwh4
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