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Synopsis of References to the Bahá'í Faith
in the US State Department's Reports on Human Rights
1991-2000
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FREEDOM OF RELIGION

The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice; however, the Government does not officially recognize the Baha'i Faith.

In 1989 a previous government refused an application for registration submitted by a Baha'i group, although there was and still is no state law prohibiting the practice of the Baha'i Faith. The absence of official recognition does not appear to have restricted materially the practice of the Baha'i Faith in the country....

Although the Government does not officially recognize the Baha'i Faith, it does not restrict the practice of that religion either in law or in practice.

The Government requires that all public associations, including religious associations, register with the Government. However, registration confers no tax preference and no other legal benefits, and failure to register is not penalized in practice. The registration process is routine and is not burdensome....

In 1989 a previous government refused an application for registration submitted by a Baha'i group, although there was and still is no state law prohibiting the practice of the Baha'i Faith. The absence of official recognition does not appear to have restricted materially the practice of the Baha'i Faith in the country. Although the Government still does not officially recognize the Baha'i Faith, it does not restrict the practice of the religion either in law or in practice.

There are restrictions against the Baha'i faith; however, they seldom are enforced and Baha'is generally practice their faith freely. Administrative orders promulgated in 1977 prohibiting members of the Baha'i faith from meeting in groups of more than three people are not enforced, and Baha'i practice their faith without interference. Proselytizing and conversion are permitted, except in the case of the Baha'i....

While administrative orders promulgated in 1977 prohibiting Baha'i from meeting in groups of more than three people remain in force, these orders are not enforced, and Baha'i practice their faith without interference. 

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