Sep 18, 2020
USCIRF Welcomes Release of Pastor A Dao in Vietnam
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today welcomed the release of A Dao, a pastor of the Montagnard…
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The Global Persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses
This update describes official discrimination against Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world, with a particular focus on countries where members have been imprisoned for…
Apr 16, 2021
Bilateral relations between the United States and Vietnam has grown increasingly cooperative since 1995. The two countries have built strong economic, political, and security partnerships. Despite this…
Apr 21, 2021
USCIRF Releases 2021 Annual Report with Recommendations for U.S. Policy
No Longer Recommends Three Countries for Special Watch List
Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom…
Status: not_implemented
Year:
Country: Laos
Recommended To: State Department
Source: 2019 Annual Report
Thematic Area: Laws
Recommendation:Urge the Lao government to Amend Decree 315 in order to clarify administrative procedures and…
Status: not_implemented
Year:
Country: Laos
Recommended To: State Department
Source: 2019 Annual Report
Thematic Area: Funding
Recommendation:Support programs that increase understanding and awareness of Lao government policies and…