Commission on International Religious Freedom: Country Update - Syria
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued the following fact sheet:
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COUNTRY UPDATE: Syria
Religious Freedom and Rule of Law in Syria
Overview
Religious freedom conditions in Syria continued to worsen in 2026. Since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024, Syrian transitional authorities have failed to protect freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) and implement rule of law . . .
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COUNTRY UPDATE: Syria
Religious Freedom and Rule of Law in Syria
Overview
Religious freedom conditions in Syria continued to worsen in 2026. Since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024, Syrian transitional authorities have failed to protect freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) and implement rule of law . . .