Communist Laos: Repression of Christians and Minorities Continues
The communist government of Laos follows China’s model of ethnic and religious repression, viewing minorities and religious beliefs as a threat to the party. The communist government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic continues its decades-long repression of ethnic minorities and Christians. Chinese investment has further exacerbated the problem, with the Lao government displacing indigenous communities to make room for Chinese-funded projects. Analysts have