A = Government sanctioned
B = Government tolerated, but perpetrated by political factions or religious extremists

Severity of Persecution against Christians:

1 = Frequent incidents of violent acts of force, including torture, slavery, expulsion, or the withholding of food and humanitarian aid that frequently cause severe depravation or death.

2 = Repeated human rights offenses that occasionally may result in the loss of life and include lengthy detentions, beatings and the confiscation or destruction of property.