Why is the US report on religious freedom 2022 talked about in Nepal? Is it really biased?

The 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom , published by the US Department of State, has garnered significant attention in the media. This influential report, released annually since 1999, has identified 17 countries as countries of particular concern (CPC).

The report on religious freedom issued by the US government this year faced opposition from India and China, with both countries criticising the report and labelling it as biased. India’s External Affairs Ministry and China’s authorities have voiced their concerns regarding the report’s objectivity.