One Country, Fewer Provinces: Việt Nam’s Parliament Approves Major Merger
Key Events * Việt Nam’s National Assembly Approves Historic Resolution on Provincial and Municipal Mergers * Việt Nam Abolishes Lump-Sum Tax
[The Government’s Reach] The Government Set Up Strict Procedures to Manage All Merit Money Collected from Temples in Vietnam
“Systematic, ongoing, and egregious” violations of religious freedom continue.
On July 26, 2023, the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) - a non-profit organization - unveiled its annual analysis of
Authorities pursue increased persecution and dogged eradication of religion.
Religious freedom in Vietnam continues to deteriorate.
[The Government's Reach] Dak Lak Province: Authorities threaten, smash gate of family following Evangelical Church of Christ On
Despite being placed on the U.S. Special Watch List, Vietnam continues to fiercely repress religion.
Buddhist temples will face less interference but will still have to share their merit donations.
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