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Syria · SyriaMore than 100 demonstrators from Canada's Druze community gathered on Parliament Hill on Friday afternoon, asking for the government to intervene in an unfolding humanitarian crisis in Syria where hundreds have already been killed.See the Story
Canadian Druze Community Asks for Humanitarian Corridor Into Jordan Amid Violence in Syria
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Religion · NigeriaNigeria’s legal system is imposing systematic restrictions on freedom of religion or belief, specifically with its use of blasphemy laws in 12 Nigerian states, according to a statement issued on Monday from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). In April, the Nigerian government assured the United States of its commitment to uphold freedom of religion and expression. Data compiled by Intersociety and corroborat…See the Story
Nigeria Is Still Imposing Restrictions on Religious Freedom, U.S. Agency Says
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Türkiye · TurkeyThe European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that #Turkey violated the rights of 239 people convicted of terrorism offenses, finding the Turkish judiciary failed to ensure fair trials and imposed penalties without a clear legal basis.See the Story