The recent hearing of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) left many scratching their heads in confusion. Listening to the hearing, one might assume that either they have taken leave of their senses or are deliberately undermining the hard-won success the world has gained over 30 years in fighting radicalism and terrorism.

Given that USCIRF is a state-funded organisation, the whole issue descends into absurdity. How can an organisation funded by a state which survived many terror attacks, including September 11, which claimed hundreds of lives, throw another country under the bus since it takes proper measures against radicals and terrorists?

Given that USCIRF is a state-funded organisation, the whole matter borders on absurdity. How can an organisation backed by a country that has survived multiple terror attacks, including the September 11 attacks, that claimed hundreds of lives, throw another nation – Azerbaijan – under the bus for taking proper measures against radicals and terrorists?

Moreover, the measures taken by Azerbaijan are nowhere near as severe as those implemented by the United States. Let us not forget that America invaded Afghanistan in response to the September 11 attacks;........

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