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As religious freedom summit ends, State Department announces new alliance, sanctions
By Adelle M. Banks — July 18, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Many of the survivors of religious violence who spoke at the summit reminded attendees of those who remain persecuted for their faith across the world.
Brunson at religious freedom summit: ‘It’s wonderful that I can be here in person’
By Adelle M. Banks — July 17, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Brunson said his detention in Turkey made him value his religious liberty more deeply. 'I was isolated. I was the only Christian there, so to be back with other Christians is so important.'
Religious freedom summit opens with stories of religious violence and resilience
By Adelle M. Banks — July 16, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said the Trump administration wants to ramp up attention to killings and persecution based on religious beliefs and reverse trends that show they are often on the increase in countries across the world.
Brownback wants ‘like-mindeds’ at religious freedom summit; violators need not RSVP
By Adelle M. Banks — July 15, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom will focus on countries that have at least begun to work on improving the rights of religious minorities within their borders, the U.S. religious freedom ambassador told Religion News Service in an interview Monday.
Brownback wants religious freedom summit to spark ‘global grassroots movement’
By Adelle M. Banks — July 12, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — But some critics don’t have much faith that the summit will lead to substantive results.
Pence threatens Turkey over detained US pastor
By Adelle M. Banks — July 26, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) Vice President Mike Pence used a State Department summit of foreign ministers and religious leaders to announce new initiatives and call on Turkey to release U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson.
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