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Amid tensions, Bosnian Serbs celebrate outlawed holiday

By By Radul Radovanovic — January 10, 2022
(AP) — As part of the celebrations, a special police unit sang about defending the Orthodox Christian cross and “the shiny new Serb Republic.”

Muslim Democratic delegates reject party platform over aid for Israel, Iran sanctions

By Aysha Khan — August 4, 2020
(RNS) — Members of the Muslim Delegates and Allies Coalition are urging all delegates to vote against approving the platform during this week’s vote.

China sanctions Cruz, Rubio, Smith, Brownback for criticism

By Associated Press — July 13, 2020
BEIJING (AP) — China said Monday it will impose sanctions on three U.S. lawmakers and Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback in response to similar actions taken by the U.S. last week against Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses against Muslims.

US sanctions Turkish officials to protest American pastor’s detention

By Adelle M. Banks — August 1, 2018
(RNS) — The Treasury Department said in a statement that Turkey’s ministers of justice and interior lead governmental organizations 'responsible for implementing Turkey’s serious human rights abuses.'

Franklin Graham’s boycott points us toward an enclave society (COMMENTARY)

By David P. Gushee — June 12, 2015
(RNS) A society where everyone threatens everyone else with a boycott is a dystopian nightmare.
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