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Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson is an investigative reporter at The European Times, where he covers human rights, hate crimes, extremism, and freedom of religion or belief. He is a member of the International Association of Religion Journalists (IARJ). His reporting includes coverage of UN reports on the protection of religious and ethnic minorities, the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, and analyses of policies affecting religious communities in Europe and beyond. He has also reported on humanitarian crises, including in Sudan and the Indo-Mediterranean region. Through his articles, he examines the intersection of human rights, policy, and religious freedom, contributing to public understanding of these complex issues.

USCIRF Expresses Outrage at the Killing of U.S. Citizen Over Blasphemy Charges in Pakistan
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USCIRF Expresses Outrage at the Killing of U.S. Citizen Over Blasphemy Charges in Pakistan

USCIRF Expresses Outrage at the Killing of U.S. Citizen Over Blasphemy Charges in Pakistan

3 August 2020 · 2 min read

Yemen: Statement by the Spokesperson on the release of members of the Baha’i community
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Yemen: Statement by the Spokesperson on the release of members of the Baha’i community

Yemen: Statement by the Spokesperson on the release of members of the Baha’i community

3 August 2020 · 2 min read

New report on the Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims
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New report on the Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims

New report on the Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims

28 July 2020 · 2 min read

Europe and the challenge of religious freedom By Andrea Gagliarducci
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Europe and the challenge of religious freedom By Andrea Gagliarducci

Europe and the challenge of religious freedom By Andrea Gagliarducci

20 July 2020 · 7 min read

Srebrenica: Honour victims and survivors by preventing future atrocities, UN experts urge
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Srebrenica: Honour victims and survivors by preventing future atrocities, UN experts urge

Srebrenica: Honour victims and survivors by preventing future atrocities, UN experts urge

15 July 2020 · 5 min read

Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award. Winners announced
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Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award. Winners announced

Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award. Winners announced

1 July 2020 · 2 min read