Freedom of Religion and Belief
UZBEKISTAN: No religious freedom for Jehovah’s Witnesses, Protestants & Muslims denied registration Human Rights Dialogue EU – Uzbekistan: Submission of Human Rights Without Frontiers HRWF (07.06.2024) – Registering as a legal entity is part of the right to...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
JAPAN: Hate crimes epidemic against Jehovah’s Witnesses. Who is responsible? Documents prove that private anti-cult organizations had a key role in the creation of government documents that caused a surge of hate speech and violence. by Massimo Introvigne Bitter...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
RUSSIA: Religious persecution and issues – Bimonthly Digest May 16-31 29.05.2024 – The bill banning the privatization of property for religious purposes was adopted in the first reading Sova – On July 13, 2023, the State Duma adopted in the first...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
RUSSIA: A Russian Jehovah’s Witness was sentenced to 8 years in prison In comparison According to Article 111 Part 1 of the Russian Federation’s Criminal Code, grievous bodily harm draws a maximum of 8 years sentence. According to Article 126 Part 1 of the...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
ERITREA: USCIRF condemns Religious Freedom violations in Eritrea While some of those incarcerated because of their faith were released in 2023, many others remain in jail. By Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter (22.05.2024) – On May 13, the United States Commission...