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Syria's Interim Government Unveils Constitutional Draft Amidst Debate Over Religious Requirement

Syria's interim government created a seven-member committee to draft a constitutional declaration after the December 8, 2024, fall of the Assad regime; leaked provisions requiring a Muslim president sparked debate over inclusion and democratic governance.

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Nigeria: Ramadan Arrests in Kano State

Kano State's Islamic police (Hisbah) arrested 25 people—20 for not fasting and 5 for selling food—during Ramadan's first days; they were charged in a Sharia court, a harsher approach than last year's warnings.

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Evangelical Christians Show Solidarity with Israel Amidst Rising Antisemitism

Nearly 400 people attended a sold-out "Breakfast to Honor Israel" at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) convention in Texas this week, expressing solidarity with Israel amid rising antisemitism following the October 2023 Hamas attacks; the event was co-sponsored by the Combat Antisemitism Mov...

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Syrian Jews Return Home After Decades

A small group of Syrian Jews recently made a historic return visit to their homeland, touring Jewish heritage sites in Damascus, marking the first official Jewish delegation to visit Syria in over three decades, facilitated by the new Syrian government.

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Policy at Houses of Worship

A Maryland federal judge blocked a Trump administration policy allowing immigration enforcement in churches and other houses of worship, granting a preliminary injunction sought by a coalition of religious groups who argued the policy violated their First Amendment rights. The ruling, however, does ...

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Istanbul School Ramadan Plan Sparks Secularism Concerns

The Kadıköy District National Education Directorate in Istanbul unofficially sent schools a 23-point plan for Ramadan activities, including religious decorations, music, and fasting recommendations, sparking criticism from Eğitim Sen for violating secular principles.

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Nigerian Ramadan School Closures Spark Religious Tensions

Four Nigerian states with Muslim majorities closed schools during Ramadan, prompting outrage from Christian groups and students' unions who cite disruptions to education and discrimination against non-Muslim students; the closures, enforced by state authorities and Islamic police, have sparked natio...

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Djibouti Arrests Two Women After Viral Quran Desecration Video

Djiboutian police arrested two women on February 21, 2025, one for defacing a Quran in a viral video, and another for incitement; the incident sparked outrage and calls for deportation.

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Trump Administration Prioritized Christian Rights, Vance Claims

Vice President JD Vance claimed the Trump administration prioritized Christian rights, citing actions like protecting pro-life protesters, establishing a task force against anti-Christian bias, and prioritizing peace-keeping efforts to safeguard global Christian communities; this contrasts sharply w...

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Syrian Government Invites Jewish Delegation Amidst Efforts to Rebuild and Reconnect

A delegation of Jewish officials visited Syria, marking a potential turning point in U.S.-Syria relations and aiming to facilitate the return of Syrian Jews after almost all of Syria's 30,000-strong Jewish community left starting in 1992.

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State-Level Challenges to Same-Sex Marriage Rights Emerge

Lawmakers in nine states introduced measures to weaken same-sex marriage rights, with five urging the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges; the Michigan resolution, introduced by Republican Rep. Josh Schriver, cites religious persecution as a consequence of the 2015 ruling, while others ai...

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Dutch Schools Face Legal Challenges Over Student Prayer Bans

Over 180 Dutch secondary schools ban student prayer, violating students' rights, according to the College for the Rights of Man and student organizations like LAKS, leading to students praying secretly or off-campus; the Stanislascollege in Delft exemplifies this issue.

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