The US has flagged Pakistan, China and 8 others as “countries of particular concern” in its ‘Religious Freedom Designations’. Four countries have been placed on the “special watch list” and a few organisations, including the Taliban, were designated “entity of particular concern”.
The United States came out with its ‘Religious Freedom Designations’ on Wednesday. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in a statement that ten nations, including Pakistan and China were designated “countries of particular concern”.
Four countries were placed on the "special watch list” and a few organisations, including the Taliban, were designated “entity of particular concern”.
“In far too many places around the world, we continue to see governments harass, arrest, threaten, jail and kill individuals simply for seeking to live their lives in accordance with their beliefs. This administration is committed to supporting every individual’s right to freedom of religion or belief, including by confronting and combating violators and abusers of this human right,” Secretary Blinken said.
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