|
|
Article: U.S. seeks pacts on religious freedom; Three nations of 'concern'.(PAGE ONE)
- Article from:
- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- March 16, 2005
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2005 The Washington Times LLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Byline: Nicholas Kralev, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
The Bush administration said yesterday it is close to reaching agreements with Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and Eritrea that would improve the state of religious freedom in the three countries of "particular concern" for Washington.
The administration asked Congress, which can impose sanctions on the violators under the International Religious Freedom Act, to extend yesterday's deadline for the three governments to demonstrate commitment to becoming more tolerant toward various religions.
"We've been actively engaged with all three in working for improvements in respect for religious freedom in those ...