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April 7, 2017

Global Restrictions on Religion Rise Modestly in 2015, Reversing Downward Trend

Middle-East North Africa continues to have highest government restrictions on religion

Middle-East North Africa continues to have highest government restrictions on religion

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Global Restrictions on Religion Rise Modestly in 2015, Reversing Downward Trend
Sub-Saharan Africa sees biggest increase in social hostilities involving religion in 2015
Middle-East North Africa continues to have highest government restrictions on religion
Social hostilities toward Muslims increased most in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa
Jews and Muslims remain victims of social hostilities in most European countries
Europe sees largest increase in government harassment and use of force against religious groups
Government harassment of religious groups increases in 2015
Number of countries with high or very high restrictions, hostility rises in 2015