USCIRF Spotlight Podcast

Recent Episodes

An Update on Religious Freedom Conditions in Turkey

Posted December 10, 2021 • 00:15:08

Religious freedom conditions in Turkey continue to follow a disappointing, negative trajectory. The Hagia Sophia conversion, the continued closure of...

Renewed Concerns Over Religious Tensions in Bosnia

Posted December 3, 2021 • 00:18:29

From 1992-1995, Bosnia endured a brutal ethno-religious war, as Bosnian Serbs ethnically cleansed their Muslim neighbors in the east of the country....

Uzbekistan’s Religious and Political Prisoners

Posted November 24, 2021 • 00:33:41

Last month, we released a new report titled “Uzbekistan’s Religious and Political Prisoners: Addressing a Legacy of Repression.” The report estimates...

Religious Tolerance Efforts in the Middle East

Posted November 16, 2021 • 00:16:40

The United Nations marks November 16 each year as the International Day for Tolerance. Religious tolerance is one key component of tolerance overall....

Political Instability Fuels Decline for Religious Freedom in Malaysia

Posted November 12, 2021 • 00:21:46

Malaysia has experienced unprecedented political instability in recent years. During this time, Malaysian authorities from various political parties...