The State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations (SCWRO) could become an intermediary between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and believers, and eliminate anxiety
On June 9, the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations (SCWRO) issued a statement referring the circles in Azerbaijan interested in creating religious strife. The statement says that some circles, unhappy with the success of Azerbaijan and strengthening its position, abuse the religious beliefs of citizens, and use insidious, destructive actions: “Organizations or groups uniting several people, under a religious veil propagandize...
Religion
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The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, commenced on June 4 with Muslims from across the globe converging on the holy city of Mecca amidst strict health protocols due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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The USA put Azerbaijan on a special list of countries that commit severe violations of religious freedom.
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The United States recently included Azerbaijan in its annual so-called Special Watch List (SWL), which includes countries with serious violations of religious freedom. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken retained all 12 countries compared to the previous year and added Algeria, Azerbaijan, the Central African Republic, the Comoros, and Vietnam to the list.
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