Budapest – Hungary has increased its support for Syrian Christians facing ongoing challenges in their homeland, while simultaneously condemning the global rise of Christian persecution. In a statement released ahead of the New Year, Tristan Azbej, Hungary’s State Secretary for Assisting Persecuted Christians, highlighted the ongoing plight of Christians worldwide. “Nearly no Christmas passes without […]
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Sudan’s ongoing civil war has severely eroded the progress made in religious freedom since the removal of dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019, according to a report by Open Doors. The conflict, which began in April 2023 between the Sudanese National Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to the destruction or closure […]
This year, December 25th marks a rare and extraordinary occasion: the convergence of Christmas Day and the start of Hanukkah. Known as “Chrismukkah,” this unique overlap, occurring for only the fifth time in 114 years, creates an opportunity for interfaith families around the world to celebrate their traditions together in a spirit of unity and […]
With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, aiming to include Saudi Arabia in Israel’s normalization agreements with Arab nations. During Trump’s first term, the United States brokered normalization agreements between Israel and four Arab nations—UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan—under the Abraham […]
BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA: Rhoda Jatau, a Christian and mother of 5 in Nigeria, has been fully acquitted of any wrongdoing following a two-and-a-half-year legal ordeal on charges of alleged blasphemy. Jatau was imprisoned in May 2022 on blasphemy charges for allegedly sharing a video on WhatsApp condemning the lynching of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu, a Nigerian university […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a leading member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, has reinforced the legacy of the historic Abraham Accords by securing three major provisions in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These measures aim to strengthen partnerships […]
ADF attorneys favorably settle case with state officials two months after filing suit ATLANTA – To settle a lawsuit brought by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a Christian college, Georgia officials have agreed to allow Luther Rice College and Seminary to participate in the state’s financial aid programs. ADF attorneys filed the lawsuit Luther Rice College and Seminary v. […]
WASHINGTON, DC: ADF International, along with participants of the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable, an informal coalition of organizations, religious and secular leaders, advocates, and scholars dedicated to the protection of religious freedom, today sent a letter to Senator Marco Rubio to congratulate him on his nomination to Secretary of State and press for him to prioritize […]
Hungary’s commitment to aiding persecuted Christians in the Middle East was reaffirmed during a solidarity visit to Beirut by Tristan Azbej, Hungary’s State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and head of the Hungary Helps program. Azbej announced the delivery of 3.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid during a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros […]
Washington, D.C. – With a formal normalization agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel facing significant political hurdles, particularly following the Israel-Hamas conflict, a new analysis suggests focusing on private sector cooperation as a crucial next step. In an opinion piece published by the Atlantic Council, experts Mark Donig and Tally Zingher argue that US businesses […]