Rashad Hussain confirmed as first Muslim US religious freedom ambassador
RNS Rashad Hussain has been confirmed as the US ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, making him the first Muslim American in the role. Hussain was confirmed by the US Senate last Thursday by an overwhelming vote of 85 to five. Rashad Hussain on 8th February. PICTURE: Courtesy of US State Dept/US Mission Geneva/Creative Commons The […]
US State Department cites religious freedom violators, notes Sudan’s progress
Washington, DCRNS The US State Department issued its latest designations of the world’s most serious violators of religious freedom, moving Sudan down to its next-tier watchlist. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the decisions on Friday, including the shift of Sudan’s status, which he attributed to “significant steps taken by the civilian-led transitional government to address the […]
Now is a “critical moment” for religious minorities – US ambassador
World Watch Monitor The US Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom has called for politicians to work more closely together towards greater religious freedom around the world, reports the Catholic News Agency. “We are at a critical moment for the future of religious minorities globally. It is more dangerous now than any time in history to be […]