'Until 2002, there was religious freedom in Eritrea.Then the government announced it would recognise only four religious communities: the Orthodox Church of Eritrea, Sunni Islam, the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran-affiliated Evangelical Church of Eritrea.
All other churches were closed. Since 2002, it has banned any religious organisation from taking part in politics.
The religious climate has changed substantially in recent years.
The authorities run a campaign of open persecution against Christians: more than 2,000 of them are said to be in jail currently, including several pastors.
Many are imprisoned indefinitely and without trial. For some, the only hope of being released is to sign documents declaring they will no longer practise their faith.
Raids on Christian services are frequent, even wedding ceremonies, and mass detentions are common.'
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