Freedom of Religion and Belief
Jehovah’s Witnesses books will not be banned as “extremist” Unexpectedly, on December 2 the Pervomayskiy District Court of the City of Bishkek rejected the prosecutor’s application, based on Russian precedents. By Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter (03.12.2021)...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Shincheonji: Chairman Lee not guilty of COVID offenses, appeal Court said On November 30, the Suwon High Court confirmed that the leader of the Korean new religious movement did not breach epidemic-related laws. By Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter (12.01.2021) –...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
CHINA: Freedom of religion or belief : Special bimonthly FoRB digest (01-15.11.2021) General 11.11.2021 – Book deconstructs “sinicization” of religion One of this year’s most important books about China has been published by Brill (Leiden) as The Sinicization of...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan: Government Lifts Ban on Violent Islamist Party The organization advocated for the execution of Asia Bibi and celebrated the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty. By Daniela Bovolenta Bitter Winter (11.11.2021) –...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
600 Church of Almighty God Members Sentenced in 2021 Despite the Taliban’s military victory, it remains to be seen whether they will be able to impose their extremely conservative religious view of society on the Afghan people in the long run. by Wang Yichi...