US State Dept Report: Religious minorities in Afghanistan face extensive violence and discrimination

The U.S. State Department released its annual “International Religious Freedom” report on Wednesday.

The report highlights that religious minorities in Afghanistan faced violent attacks and widespread discrimination last year.

During the presentation of the annual report, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that millions worldwide lack religious freedom.

It emphasizes that the Taliban failed to protect places of worship in Afghanistan over the past year.