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Christians and Yazidis in Iraq stand on the brink of extinction

By Chris Smith — October 5, 2017
(RNS) — U.S. Rep Chris Smith, R-N.J., blames 'U.S. government bureaucrats' for the failure to provide promised aid to persecuted religious minorities in Iraq.

Aid flotilla to help Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar

By guest — December 30, 2016
(REUTERS) The flotilla has yet to receive permission to enter Myanmar, sparking fears of a confrontation with security forces that could worsen Myanmar's already-frayed ties with predominantly Muslim Malaysia.

How new global charities are beating ‘faith-based organizations’ at their own game

By guest — December 16, 2016
(RNS) Religion was pervasive in these groups, but many of the founders rejected labeling their groups as 'religious' or 'faith-based.'

Distributing aid in Haiti is a dangerous proposition

By Kit Doyle — October 26, 2016
JEREMIE, Haiti (RNS) Religion reporting doesn't usually put a journalist in harm's way. But that wasn't the case when an RNS photojournalist accompanied a relief convoy distributing aid in Haiti to victims of Hurricane Matthew.

World Vision suspends operations in key South Sudan state over escalating violence

By Fredrick Nzwili — May 13, 2015
(RNS) Africa’s newest nation descended into chaos in December 2013 after a dispute in the ruling party, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement.
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