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H.Res. 16

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 1, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
January 5, 2011
Cosponsors (26)
10D 16R
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Encourages the Department of State to place Vietnam on the list of "Countries of Particular Concern" for particularly severe violations of religious freedom. Condemns the ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom in Vietnam, including the detention of religious leaders and the long-term imprisonment of individuals engaged in peaceful advocacy. Calls on Vietnam to lift restrictions on religious freedom and implement necessary legal and political reforms to protect religious freedom.

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