Journalism Watchdog: Media 'Grossly Distorts' Coverage of Israel, Antisemitism

JERUSALEM, Israel – Accuracy in reporting is the gold standard we’re all taught in journalism school, yet in these days of politicized information, that can go out the window. It is especially true in the Middle East, where members of the media at times have been actual participants in the Gaza ground war. We recently interviewed Tricia … Read more

US watchdog flags deteriorating religious freedom globally on 25th anniversary of key law

USCIRF’s 2024 annual report launch. (Photo: USCIRF/YouTube Screenshot) The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has raised serious concerns over worsening conditions for religious freedom in many countries around the world, as highlighted in its 2024 Annual Report released on 1 May 2024. The release of the report was broadcast live on USCIRF YouTube … Read more

US watchdog voices concern as over 150 churches attacked since Sudan war began

(Photo: Unsplash/Abdulaziz Mohammed) Since the war in Sudan began last April, over 150 churches have been damaged or destroyed, according to a report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has claimed thousands of lives and devastated religious communities, with … Read more

Over 8,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in 2023, watchdog estimates

(Photo: Unsplash/Ovinuchi Ejiohuo) Over 8,000 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria in 2023 amid a rise in attacks, abductions and killings in recent years, according to estimates included in a report released this week by a civil society organization.  The Anambra-based International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), an organization headed by … Read more