Government to focus efforts for religious freedom on ten countries, special envoy announces

UK Envoy Warns Christianity Risking “Wipeout” in Persecution Hotspots · Caldron Pool

The United Kingdom’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) has warned that Christianity is in danger of being “wiped out” in parts of the world as global religious persecution intensifies. Speaking at a briefing held at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on July 8 2025, envoy David Smith, MP for North Northumberland, announced a new UK strategy prioritising religious freedom in ten countries where repression or viole…

Government to focus efforts for religious freedom on ten countries, special envoy announces

THE UK’s Special Envoy for Religious Freedom, David Smith MP, has set out a framework for tackling restrictions of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) and highlighted ten countries where the Government will focus its efforts, mainly in Asia. Duri...