2011 (By Year)

Dec30, 2011

Another Christmas brings persecution for Nigerians

With the attacks on Nigerian Christians on Christmas, the USCIRF is urging the U.S. to take action in curbing the spread of extremist ideology in 2012.
Dec30, 2011

Human rights violations continue in Sudan

Sudan, a nation weary from war, continues to experience violence that targets Christians and certain ethnic and political groups.
Dec29, 2011

Intercessory prayer crucial in foreign intervention's absence

Though a Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death remains behind bars, she was recently allowed a visit with her family.
Dec22, 2011

No safe haven for believers in Saudi Arabia

Saudi officials are cracking down on Christians again, and a spokesman for an international human rights organization says Ethiopians are the target this time.
Dec21, 2011

Arab Spring brings persecution to Christians

One year after the start of "Arab Spring," Christians in those countries find themselves in a difficult position as they face intolerance and persecution.
Dec16, 2011

Religious freedom commission should expect turnover

The House of Representatives has concurred with the Senate to extend the life of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom for three years.
Dec15, 2011

Clinton: Free speech mustn't be squelched to protect religion

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says hateful anti-religious speech should be denounced, but not outlawed as it is in nations that make blasphemy or conversion to another religion a crime.
Dec12, 2011

Gov't investigation urged in church attack

Ethiopia's national government is being asked to investigate an attack on a church.
Dec12, 2011

Another Iranian pastor persecuted, imprisoned

Present Truth Ministries is calling for prayer for another Iranian pastor who is in trouble.
Dec09, 2011

Religious persecution on the rise in Syria

As Syria continues to be embroiled in violence challenging the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, Christians are being attacked.
Dec06, 2011

Report: Chinese pro-lifer still alive

International pressure on China continues on behalf of Chen Guangcheng, an imprisoned, blind attorney and human rights activist.
Nov30, 2011

Candidate pledge: Protect religious freedom

An advocacy group for the persecuted church is urging the 2012 presidential candidates to sign a pledge protecting religious freedom.
Nov28, 2011

Jesus' name 'obscene'?

An international human rights organization for religious freedom fears that Pakistan's new law that censors text messages may hinder the spread of the gospel.
Nov17, 2011

Democracy in Indonesia 'a lie'

Human rights groups say Indonesia continues to violate human rights and allows the targeting of religious minorities despite its movement toward democracy.
Nov14, 2011

Bombs, mass graves in South Sudan

Sudan is again bombing predominantly Christian South Sudan, which became an independent nation July 9 after decades of deadly civil conflict.
Nov11, 2011

Nigerian Christians 'deliberately targeted'

Despite previous reports, a human rights organization for religious freedom says a recent bloody attack in Nigeria was not directed at the government.

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