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Morocco: Morocco defends expulsion of Christian workers
[BBC News: 2010-03-11]

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Morocco says it will take a tough line on proselytism - seeking converts from another religion - two days after it expelled 20 Christian workers.Communications Minister Khalid Naciri warned that the government would be "severe with all those who play with religious values". Religious freedom is guaranteed under Moroccan law but proselytism is banned. Some Christian groups claim the authorities are deliberately trying to restrict their work in the country. The expelled Christians had run a. . .

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