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This resolution expresses deep concern about severe restrictions on religious freedom in various countries, drawing attention to the fundamental human right of religious liberty as outlined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The resolution specifically highlights religious freedom violations in countries like Algeria, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Turkey, and Uzbekistan, detailing specific actions such as prosecuting religious minorities, forcibly closing places of worship, restricting religious practices, and targeting specific religious groups. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has recommended these nations for a Special Watch List due to their systematic suppression of religious freedom. In response, the resolution calls on the United States to maintain global leadership in advancing religious freedom, urges the Secretary of State to actively engage with international partners on this issue, and affirms the importance of diplomatic roles like the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. The resolution underscores the belief that promoting religious freedom supports both societal prosperity and long-term strategic partnerships.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/738/all-info