US designates Pakistan, China as 'countries of concern' over violation of religious freedom

In a statement, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said, the Biden Administration is committed to supporting every individual`s right to freedom of religion or belief, including by confronting and combating violators and abusers of this human right.

Washington: The United States has designated 10 nations including Pakistan and China as countries of Particular Concern for having engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom.

In a statement, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said, the Biden Administration is committed to supporting every individual`s right to freedom of religion or belief, including by confronting and combating violators and abusers of this human right.

"I am designating Burma, the People`s Republic of China, Eritrea, Iran, the DPRK, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as Countries of Particular Concern for having engaged in or tolerated systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom," the statement read.