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The 20th annual report identifies 16 countries that engaged in or tolerated egregious violations. It also names five entities as violators of religious freedom, including ISIS and the Taliban.

Over the past few months shootings and bombings have targeted churches, mosques and synagogues spanning three continents.

The group's news agency posted video Tuesday that purports to show the attackers. Sri Lanka's government is being criticized for not preventing the bombings, despite getting prior intelligence.

Nearly 300 people were killed in blasts at three churches and three hotels. No one claimed responsibility, but the nation's defense minister says the attacks were the work of religious extremists.