

government, or that a case is the only available example. Specific inclusions or omissions should not be interpreted as a signal that a particular case is of greater or lesser importance to the U.S. The report is designed to spotlight examples of government and societal action that typify and illuminate issues reported in each country. The views of any particular source are not necessarily those of the United States government. To the extent possible, the reports use multiple sources to increase comprehensiveness and reduce potential for bias. Motivations and accuracy of sources vary, however, and the Department of State is not in a position to verify independently all information contained in the reports. The State Department’s guiding principle is to ensure that all relevant information is presented as objectively, thoroughly, and fairly as possible. The Office of International Religious Freedom, based in Washington, collaborates in collecting and analyzing additional information, drawing on its consultations with foreign government officials, domestic and foreign religious groups, domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations, multilateral and other international and regional organizations, journalists, academic experts, community leaders, and other relevant U.S. embassies prepare the initial drafts of country chapters based on information from government officials, religious groups, nongovernmental organizations, journalists, human rights monitors, academics, media, and others. This report covers the period between January 1 and December 31, 2022. The Department of State submits this annual report to the Congress in compliance with section 102(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (P.L. Overview and Acknowledgements Why and How the Reports are Prepared Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.Bureau of International Organization Affairs.Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.Office of Management Strategy and Solutions.Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations.Bureau of Information Resource Management.Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services.


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