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The 2012 constitution, in effect until its suspension on July 3, stipulated “freedom of belief is an inviolable right,” but only guaranteed the freedom to perform religious rituals for adherents [...]

In Syria, as in much of the Middle East, the Christian presence is becoming a shadow of its former self. After three years of civil war, hundreds of thousands fled the country desperate to escape [...]

Yacub, 70, was one of the few Christians remaining beyond last Saturday’s noon deadline. He may have even been the last to leave alive. “[A] fighter said, ‘I have orders to kill you [...]

The legislation would strengthen the State Department’s Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designations, which are given to the worst violators of religious freedom. The CPC designation provides [...]

“I believe what is happening to the Christian community in Iraq is genocide,” he said in a speech to the House of Representatives. “I also believe it is a crime against [...]