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State Department Engages Partners on Burma Sanctions Coordination
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: On May 24, the Sanctions Coordinators for the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and the services in charge of sanctions policy and implementation of the European Commission and the European External Action Service met to continue to assess and align ongoing efforts related to sanctions on Burma (Myanmar).
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Tuvalu
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for the freedom to change religion or belief and the freedom to show and spread religious belief through worship, teaching, observance, or practice.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Vanuatu
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for individual freedom of “religious or traditional beliefs,” with the preamble to the constitution referring to “traditional Melanesian values, faith in God, and Christian principles.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Eritrean National Day
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Eritrea on the 32nd anniversary of their nation’s independence. The United States hopes that a shared desire for peace and freedom will bring our peoples closer together.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: The United States continues to support Somalia and our other East African partners in their efforts to disrupt al-Shabaab’s operations. Countering one of al-Qa’ida’s most dangerous affiliates, which has killed thousands of people, including Americans, in Somalia and across East Africa remains a shared priority with the Somali government.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Sao Tome and Principe
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution and the law on religious freedom provide for freedom of religion and worship and equality for all, irrespective of religious belief, and provide for judicial protection to all religious denominations.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Namibia
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and provides for freedom of belief and the right to practice, profess, and promote any religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Uganda
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and stipulates there shall be no state religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Togo
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution specifies the state is secular and protects the rights of all citizens to exercise their religious beliefs, consistent with the nation’s laws.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Comoros
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution specifies Islam is the state religion and defines the national identity as being based on a single religion – Sunni Islam – but proclaims equality of rights and obligations for all, regardless of religious belief.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: South Africa
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and belief and prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Burundi
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution defines the state as secular, prohibits religious discrimination, and provides for freedom of conscience and religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Botswana
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion, with certain exceptions, and for protection against governmental discrimination based on creed.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Central African Republic
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution establishes the country as a secular state.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Cote d’Ivoire
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief and worship, consistent with law and order, and prohibits religious discrimination.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Benin
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution establishes a secular state and provides for freedom of religious thought, expression, and practice.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Democratic Republic of the Congo
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution states that the country is secular, prohibits religious discrimination, provides for freedom of religion or belief, bans the use of religion for political ends, and stipulates that impositions on freedom of conscience stemming from “religious fanaticism” shall be punishable by law.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Madagascar
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religious thought and expression and prohibits religious discrimination in the workplace.