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U.S. Department of State International Religious Freedom Report 2007

The U.S. Department of State Friday released its annual report on international religious freedom. The document suggests that the state of religious freedom in Serbia proper has deteriorated “because of the problematic law on religion and the Ministry of Religion's arbitrary execution of the law.”

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The document suggests that the state of religious freedom in Serbia proper has deteriorated “because of the problematic law on religion and the Ministry of Religion's arbitrary execution of the law.”

The report cites instances of discrimination and acts of societal violence directed against representatives of religious minorities.

As for the situation in Kosovo, the report concluded that the respect for religious freedom by the Kosovo government improved during the period covered, while the government policy "continued to contribute to the generally free practice of religion."


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Horgoš – Požega concession contract

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Reports Tuesday, August 28, 2007 23:01 Comments: 0
Horgoš – Požega concession contract

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Reports Thursday, August 9, 2007 22:01 Comments: 6

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Reports Thursday, June 28, 2007 18:10 Comments: 0

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Reports Wednesday, June 20, 2007 14:32 Comments: 0

U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report 2007

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Reports Thursday, June 14, 2007 14:52 Comments: 0
U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report 2007