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State Department Releases 2016 International Religious Freedom Report

Almost 80% of the world’s population faces restrictions on their religious freedom, according to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The State Department’s annual report released today details the status of religious freedom in nearly 200 countries.

U.S. Religious Freedom Commission Adds Russia to its 2017 List of Countries of Particular Concern

In this year’s annual report, the USCIRF warns of worsening religious freedom conditions around the world.

President Obama Urged to Press Religious Freedom Issues During Asia Trip

Written by Don Byrd

U.S. International Religious Freedom Ambassador Calls for Repeal of Blasphemy Laws

Written by Don Byrd

State Department Report: Blasphemy Laws, Terrorist Organizations are Key Threats to Religious Liberty Around the World

Written by Don Byrd

State Department: Those Claiming Religion Pose the Biggest Emerging Threat to International Religious Freedom

Written by Don Byrd

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