Washington, DC — In response to an announcement on June 12 by the State Department that retired Ambassador Donald Booth has been appointed as Special Envoy for Sudan, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Chair ​​​Tony Perkins issued the following statement: “We are encouraged by the appointment of an experienced... Read more

Renowned Environmentalists Rev Nnimmo Bassey and Mr Alagoa Morris on Wednesday frowned at the neglect of oil community environment by Niger Delta Governors. The duo in separate interviews on the 2019 World Environmental Day (WED) noted that 13 per cent oil derivation funds to oil-producing states were being diverted... Read more

TEAM EFFORT Today the world observes the 75th anniversary of D-Day: June 6, 1944, when Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and helped turn the tide against fascism and Nazism. What marked the beginning of the last year of Hitler’s reign of terror, though, began far away —... Read more

The Prime Minister of Britain, Theresa May on Friday, announced that she will step down after failing to come up with an agreement to lead Britain out of the European Union. Mrs. May will resign as the Conservative Party leader on June 7, and remain as prime minister until... Read more

. Decision reflects growing dangers faced by Russia’s religious minorities WASHINGTON, DC – Kristina Arriaga, vice chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), today condemned the decision by a court in Oryol, Russia, to uphold the conviction and sentencing of Dennis Christensen, a Jehovah’s Witness, to six... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2019 USCIRF 2019 Annual Report Cites Numerous Violations and Recommends Additional Policy Actions by the State Department   WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is deeply troubled by Saudi government’s mass execution on Tuesday of 37 Saudi nationals,... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2019 USCIRF Strongly Condemns Easter Sunday Bomb Attacks in Sri Lanka   WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) strongly condemns today’s bomb attacks on hotels and churches in Sri Lanka targeting Christians and other innocent civilians. The bombings have... Read more

By Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David R. Leffler Terrorism has taken a disturbing turn with the horrific murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Apparently the intent of this murder was to send a message to all journalists dedicated to thoughtful criticism of government. Therefore, what would be the most appropriate journalistic... Read more

I am honoured to be with you here today to celebrate the anniversary of this vital global institution. I say “vital” because the world needs the ICC. 2.Let me start by congratulating you, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, on your election as President of the International Criminal Court, and also thank... Read more