The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom warned on Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic was worsening religious persecution in countries such as China and Iran.
Other countries have also taken steps that have restricted religious practice, including the United States, where many churches have suspended services in compliance with bans on large gatherings.
The commission found fault with China, where the virus originated, for its treatment of Uighur Muslims, who have reportedly been forced to continue working in Wuhan factories during the city's quarantine, despite the high risk of contracting the disease. The Uighurs that have been quarantined have also faced discrimination, with Chinese authorities limiting their access to food and demanding payment for basic necessities....