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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Mozambique
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution provides for the right to practice freely or not to practice religion and prohibits discrimination based on religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Ethiopia
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The country is a secular state; the constitution requires the separation of religion and the state, establishes freedom of religious choice and practice, prohibits religious discrimination, and stipulates the government shall not interfere in the practice of any religion, nor shall any religion interfere in the affairs of the state.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Republic of the Congo
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and prohibits discrimination based on religious belief.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Angola
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution defines the state as secular, prohibits religious discrimination, and provides for freedom of conscience, religion, and worship.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Burkina Faso
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution declares that the country is a secular state.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Eritrea
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The law and unimplemented constitution prohibit religiously motivated discrimination and provide for freedom of thought, conscience, and belief, as well as the freedom to practice any religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Djibouti
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution establishes Islam as the state religion but mandates equality for persons of all faiths.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Eswatini
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and provides for freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, including the right to worship, alone or in community with others, and to change religion or belief.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Senegal
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution provides for the free practice of religious beliefs, provided public order is maintained, as well as for self-governance by religious groups without government interference.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Zambia
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution declares the country a Christian nation but also provides for religious freedom and upholds the country’s multireligious composition.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Rwanda
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution and other laws prohibit religious discrimination and provide for freedom of religion and worship.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Kenya
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution stipulates there shall be no state religion and prohibits religious discrimination.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Mali
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and grants individuals freedom of religion in conformity with the law.
Announcement of Visa Policy to Promote Democratic Elections in Bangladesh
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: Today, I am announcing a new visa policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) (“3C") of the Immigration and Nationality Act to support Bangladesh’s goal of holding free, fair, and peaceful national elections. Under this policy, the United States will be able to restrict the issuance of visas for any Bangladeshi...
Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuses and Violations in Moura, Mali
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: In March 2022, elements of the Malian Armed Forces with the support of members of the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group - a transnational criminal organization - conducted a military operation in Moura, Mali, which killed more than 500 people according to the UN Human Rights Office.
Jordan National Day Statement
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my best wishes and heartfelt congratulations to the people of Jordan as you commemorate the 77th anniversary of your independence on May 25.
Final United States and Jamaica Annual Bilateral Dialogue Under the Child Protection Compact Partnership
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: The United States and Jamaican government officials, along with implementing partners the International Organization for Migration and Warnath Group, convened for the final bilateral dialogue under the United States-Jamaica Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a jointly developed plan signed by both governments in May 2018. The dialogue focused on shared accomplishments, challenges, and how to sustain progress toward the objectives of the CPC Partnership.
Undemocratic Actions Ahead of Cambodian Elections
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: The United States is deeply troubled that Cambodian authorities are preventing the Candlelight Party - the Kingdom’s largest opposition party - from participating in July 2023 national elections.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Guinea-Bissau
By State Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The constitution establishes the separation of religion and state and the responsibility of the state to respect and protect legally recognized religious groups.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: The Gambia
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for the freedom of religious choice as long as it does not impinge on the rights of others or the national interest.