The US State Department (United States Council on International Religious Freedom – USCIRF) released the 10th Annual Report on International Religious Freedom. In his remarks at a press conference, Ambassador John V. Hanford III expressed concern about persecution in North Korea, Eritrea, India, China, Myanmar, and several Muslim nations while applauding recent Muslim initiatives on behalf of inter-religious dialogue.

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• 2008 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom (US Department of State)
• Remarks: Secretary Condoleezza Rice (US Department of State)
• Remarks: John V. Hanford III, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom (US Department of State)