E/CN.4/1991/56 page 36 harmony, equality and tolerance. The people of Bangladesh, irrespective of their religions, live in an absolute sense of security, equality and amity. The visit of the Holy Pope in Bangladesh in November 1986 and the respect and esteem the Hindu leaders hold in Bangladesh illustrate in an exemplary manner the communal harmony, peace and tolerance." Chad In its general reply to the questionnaire, the Government of Chad indicated that "there have never been any religious wars in Chad; all the different denominations practise their religion with complete respect for the others." Chile In its reply, the Government of Chile did not refer specifically to this question, but stated the following: "The fact that there is a definite majority religion - although its relative influence has declined - inevitably causes tensions with the religious minorities as a whole ... Nevertheless, a situation has gradually been reached (...) which, in basically acceptable terms, makes for religious freedom in Chile. Because of the foregoing there are no serious problems in this field in our country, as regards both the legislation in force and the relations between the various religious groups." China In its reply, the Government of China did not specifically answer to this question. However, in its general reply, it referred to it as follows: "Owing to the full respect for and protection of the citizens' right of religious belief, the broad masses of religious believers lead a normal religious life. Various religions, sects of religions and religious bodies get along well with mutual respect for each other in harmony and unity." Cuba "Clashes between members of different religious denominations do not occur in our country; an atmosphere of normal relations between the different religious denominations prevails." Dominica "There are never clashes between members of different religious denominations in Dominica." Dominican Republic "No. Because freedom of religion and freedom of assembly exist, there have not been any clashes between members of different religious denominations."

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