Washington: United States on Monday adds Russia to the blacklist of selected countries for “terrible violations of religious freedom,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
US Secretary Antony Blinken said in a statement that he pointed to Russia, as well as China and eight other states, as a concerned country “because it has been involved in or tolerated, systematic, sustainable, and affegis violations.
‘” Nigeria, which exists In the list last year and where Blinken will visit this week, deleted.
Other countries are still on the US list for “violations of religious freedom” are Myanmar, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Algeria, Comoros, Cuba and Nicaragua are placed on the watchlist.
“The United States will not take in its commitment to advocate for religious freedom or confidence for all and in each country,” said Blinken.
“In too many places around the world, we continue to see the government harass, catch, threaten, prison, and kill individuals just because they try to live their lives according to their beliefs.” Blinken on Wednesday began a three-state tour in Africa, warning the increasing threat to democracy on the continent.
His visit began in Kenya and also entered Senegal, when he emphasized new US commitments to Africa.
The US added Russia to the black list of religious freedom
