Along with the restrictions imposed on Beijing officials over Hong Kong autonomy, the US has also encircled China and its friend Pakistan in terms of religious freedom. The United States has expressed serious concern over the encroachment of religious freedom into Pakistan and China.
However, there are 8 other countries in this list, apart from China and Pakistan, where the violation of religious freedom has been questioned. The US State Department has placed these countries on a special watch list in violation of religious freedom.
China and Pakistan figure prominently in the list of countries that have failed to stop the oppression and discrimination that has taken place over particular religious groups in their country. The special thing is that India is constantly questioning the excesses and atrocities on Hindus in Pakistan. In this sense, this is a major diplomatic victory for India. This move of the US has proved India's right that Hindus are constantly oppressed and exploited in Pakistan.
Action on 10 countries under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 :
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has stated that 10 countries in the world have been designated as CPC under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. It includes those countries which are indifferent to religious freedom or engage themselves in its violation or encroachment. An official statement from the US State Department says that it includes China, Pakistan, Burma, Iran, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Eritrea. Five Asian countries are included in this list. The Secretary of State further stated that Cuba, Nicaragua, Comoros and Russia have also been placed on a special watch list. These countries are also accused of serious violations of religious freedom.
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