E/CN.4/1997/91 page 9 law on military service. It is essential, according to Bulgaria, that the religious communities should not be in a situation at variance with the national legislation. 31. Croatia, referring to the case of a Jehovah's Witness and conscientious objector, drew attention to its legislation guaranteeing and instituting alternative civilian service. 32. Indonesia pointed out that religious tolerance was the very foundation of the unity of the country, characterized as it was by a very great ethnic and religious diversity. Indonesian legislation was described as guaranteeing religious freedom as well as the freedom to establish places of worship. It was stated that practice was in conformity with that legislation. The prohibition of the Baha'is, the Jehovah's Witnesses and fundamentalist sects of Islam is, according to the Indonesian authorities, a measure taken by the Government in conformity with article 1, paragraph 3, of the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief. Indonesia also considered that the allegations of unilateral appointment of Muslim, Catholic and Protestant teachers by the authorities were completely unfounded and that, on the contrary, the principle of flexibility determined the appointment of teachers of religion. The allegations of arson concerning two churches and a temple at Banyu Biru and Nusakarta were also challenged by the Indonesian authorities. 33. Kuwait provided a general response, referring for the most part to its positive law and stating that judicial cases are examined in accordance with the laws of the country. 34. The Lao People's Democratic Republic provided information on its legislation in the area of tolerance and non-discrimination with regard to religion or belief and denied reports of an official campaign against Christians. It was, however, emphasized that some Christians and non-governmental organizations had used religion for political ends, contrary to the laws in force, and were trying to convert people to Christianity in exchange for material assistance and promises of exemption from military service or State taxes. Those responsible for such disturbances of public order and social stability, whatever their religion, are liable to prosecution. 35. In its reply concerning the detention and subsequent hospitalization of a Muslim who had converted to Christianity and been found guilty of evangelism, Morocco stated that he had left the hospital at Inezgane on 3 June 1996. 36. Mexico provided detailed information and documentation on State initiatives and action to promote reconciliation and respect for the religious freedom of the Chamula and Catholic evangelical religious minorities. 37. Romania disputed the allegations of discrimination against the Romanian Evangelical Alliance, especially as regards the procedures for approving construction permits for places of worship. Moreover, it claimed that the two “Voice of Gospel” radio stations had received authorization from the National