Religious Freedom World Report

Prepared by the International Coalition for Religious Freedom

Guinea

The Constitution provides for religious freedom respects this right in practice. The majority of Muslims are Sunni and are represented by the National Islamic League. While there has been some criticism of the Shi'a minority, they have been free to practice and espouse their faith. 

Christian churches are required to register with the Association of Churches and Missions in order to receive certain privileges such as tax benefits. Foreign missionaries and church-affiliated relief agencies operate freely. 

While the government seeks to insure religious freedom and maintain amicable relations between different faiths, their may in fact be some preference for Muslims within the government due to its predominant position in the country. Also, public sentiment in certain predominant areas may discourage non-Muslims from openly practicing their faith.

The Baha'i faith is not officially recognized but believers in this faith are free to practice their religion.

2003 U.S. State Department International Religious Freedom Report on Guinea

 

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