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Recognition of religion or belief in Congo, Republic of the

According to the SRR, conditions for RoRB in the Republic of the Congo are classified restrictive.

Recognition of religion or belief in Congo, Republic of the

Overview:


  • Recognition and registration are amalgamated; legal registration is reduced only to singular religious buildings while denominations have few opportunity to achieve recognition.

  • A degree of politicisation of religious activity seems to exist, namely the use of religion for political ends.

  • The rule of mandatory registration is a violation of the Bielefeldt provision.

  • There exists some subjective terminology in the legislation that could be potentially misused.


Positive elements:


  • Horizontal recognition is in effect.


Recommendations:


  • Dissolve all restrictive policies, particularly the mandatory registration rule.

  • Reverse the ban on religious clothing that targets the Muslim community.

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