E/CN.4/1997/91 page 7 (i) (ii) (iii) In Bhutan and Maldives, this freedom is subject to prohibitions; In Kuwait, a Muslim converting to another religion is liable to prosecution; In Mexico, allegations of ill-treatment by members of communities against converted persons have been reported. 22. The fourth category concerns violations of the freedom to manifest one's religion or belief: (a) In Armenia and Japan, some allegations refer to control by the authorities of religious activities; (b) This category covers restrictions, or even a ban, on public manifestations (China, Lebanon, Maldives, Romania) or private manifestations (China, Saudi Arabia); religious beliefs and practices concerning certain religious groups, certain categories of persons, mainly aliens (Belarus, Ukraine), and certain professional bodies, such as the army; (c) In Bolivia, all religious services other than those of the official religion are prohibited within the framework of military service; (d) Violations of the freedom to manifest one's religion or belief also often involve a ban on proselytizing; in Armenia, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam and Maldives, such a ban applies essentially to certain religious communities and may be the subject of special legislation; in Morocco and Nepal, prison sentences are also applicable. 23. The fifth category concerns violations of the freedom to dispose of religious property. (a) In Albania, Belarus and the United States of America, the communications sent raise the question of the restitution of goods and properties to religious communities; (b) In Israel, the allegations concern restricted access to places of worship for devout Muslims; (c) In Bulgaria, China and the Lao People's Democratic Republic, some places of worship have been closed by the authorities; (d) In Indonesia, Romania and Turkey, bureaucratic obstacles to the acquisition of property by certain religious communities have been reported; (e) Lastly, places of worship seem to be the target of very serious violations, in particular arson (Indonesia), desecration (Yemen), attempted extortion (Turkey) and destruction (China). 24. The sixth category concerns violations of the right to life, physical integrity and health of persons (clergy and believers). There have been many reported cases of threats (Chad, Yemen), ill-treatment, arrests and detention