by Defend the Defenders, February 9, 2017
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has said in its latest report that it will continue to call for the designation of Vietnam as a “country of particular concern” (CPC) due to the country’s violations of religious freedom.
Vietnam, which was designated a “country of particular concern” by the State Department from 2004 to 2006 for its “systematic, ongoing, and egregious” violations of religious freedom, is believed to continue to restrict religious practices.
USCIRF has recommended a CPC designation for Vietnam every year since 2002.
The situation of religious freedom in many parts of Vietnam continues to deteriorate, notwithstanding that many individuals and communities freely practice their faith.
In some areas, local authorities harass and discriminate against religious organizations that the government does not recognize.
In addition, religious groups across Vietnam fear that the government may evict them from or demolish their properties or places or worship.
As a result of U.S. diplomatic negotiations, Vietnam promised to improve religious freedom, according to USCIRF.
“Ten years after the State Department’s removal of Vietnam as a CPC, religious freedom conditions in the country are at a pivotal moment. While these conditions have improved in some instances, severe religious violations continue that are inconsistent with international standards,” said USCIRF Chair Thomas J. Reese, S.J.
“Although the Vietnamese government sought to address these concerns in the recently passed law on religion and belief, this measure is imperfect and disadvantages many religious communities. If Vietnam does not implement religious freedom reforms that are consistent with international standards, USCIRF will continue to call for its designation as a country of particular concern,” said the official.
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February 9, 2017
U.S. Commission Threatens to Call for Returning Vietnam to CPC List
by Nhan Quyen • [Human Rights]
by Defend the Defenders, February 9, 2017
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has said in its latest report that it will continue to call for the designation of Vietnam as a “country of particular concern” (CPC) due to the country’s violations of religious freedom.
Vietnam, which was designated a “country of particular concern” by the State Department from 2004 to 2006 for its “systematic, ongoing, and egregious” violations of religious freedom, is believed to continue to restrict religious practices.
USCIRF has recommended a CPC designation for Vietnam every year since 2002.
The situation of religious freedom in many parts of Vietnam continues to deteriorate, notwithstanding that many individuals and communities freely practice their faith.
In some areas, local authorities harass and discriminate against religious organizations that the government does not recognize.
In addition, religious groups across Vietnam fear that the government may evict them from or demolish their properties or places or worship.
As a result of U.S. diplomatic negotiations, Vietnam promised to improve religious freedom, according to USCIRF.
“Ten years after the State Department’s removal of Vietnam as a CPC, religious freedom conditions in the country are at a pivotal moment. While these conditions have improved in some instances, severe religious violations continue that are inconsistent with international standards,” said USCIRF Chair Thomas J. Reese, S.J.
“Although the Vietnamese government sought to address these concerns in the recently passed law on religion and belief, this measure is imperfect and disadvantages many religious communities. If Vietnam does not implement religious freedom reforms that are consistent with international standards, USCIRF will continue to call for its designation as a country of particular concern,” said the official.