...Religious Affairs, reporting to the Minister of Justice, whose functions include "fostering tolerance." Although Islam is the state religion, the Government...on those who choose to ignore Islamic teachings, or practice other faiths. Virtually the entire population is Sunni Muslim. The Government requires that...

...8,450 square miles and a population of approximately 650,000. More than 99 percent of the population is Sunni Muslim. There are a small number of Catholics,...Court, which was practically implemented in February 2004. This court uses laws from both the Family Code and Shari'a to rule on matters related to the...

...Red Sea Team International, and Life International. SECTION II. STATUS OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Legal I Policy Framework The Constitution, while declaring...Court, which was practically implemented in February 2004. This court uses laws from both the Family Code and Shari'a to rule on matters related to the...

...religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice. Since taking office, the NTGL at all levels strives to protect this right in full...its abuse, either by governmental or private actors. Unlike the Taylor Government, the NTGL did not harass, marginalize, or attempt to intimidate the Muslim...

...and the Government generally respects this right in practice; however, proselytizing is discouraged. Although Islam is the state religion, the Government...on those who choose to ignore Islamic teachings or practice other faiths. In May 2000, the Government established diplomatic relations with the Vatican....

...Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice. The Government at all levels strives to protect this...its abuse, either by governmental or private actors. The Constitution states that there is no state church. The Churches and Congregations Act decrees that...

...proselytizing is discouraged. The Government at all levels sought to protect this right in full and did not tolerate its abuse, either by governmental or...Shari'a Court has been replaced by the Family Court. This court applies the Family Code, which includes elements of civil and Shari'a law, to rule on matters...

...Government generally respects this right in practice; however, proselytizing is discouraged. Justice. Although Islam is the state religion, the Government...on those who choose to ignore Islamic teachings, or practice other faiths. The Government requires that religious groups be registered. There were no reports...