Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 17:40 (GMT)

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is concerned that a new decree in Vietnam
will seriously curtail religious freedom.

It describes Decree 92 as “vague” and “restrictive”.

The decree was issued in November and came into force on 1 January.

It sets out the conditions for registration of religious activities and
practitioners, and places new conditions on “foreigners” organising
religious conferences and events.

Nguyen Hung of AsiaNews believes the decree follows the Chinese model of
control of religions.

Nguyen’s report cites Catholic priests and parishioners who believe the
decree is a sign that the government is “looking for a way to control and
restrict the freedom of religion”.

Read more: http://www.christiantoday.com/article/concerns.new.decree.restricts.religious.freedom.in.vietnam/31381.htm