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Pakistan and China designated among countries of Particular Concern by the USA

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations

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Recently, the US State Department has designated Pakistan and China among eight other countries that are of particular concern for violation of religious freedom.

Key takeaways

Designation of the CPC is the top tier recommendation by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) when it comes to violation of international religious freedom.
It is followed by Special Watch List Countries for severe violations.
Nations on the CPC list: Pakistan, China, Myanmar, Eritrea, Iran, Nigeria, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
USCIRF recommendation that India, Russia, Syria and Vietnam be also designated CPCs was not accepted by the US State Department.
Governments that have engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom are included in Special Watch List list.
Comoros, Cuba, Nicaragua and Russia are on the list.

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