Freedom of Religion and Belief
Religious issues and persecution – Bimonthly Digest June 16-30 29.06.2024 – Dagestani Jews look to rebuild after extremist attacks in the restive region of southern Russia Apnews – Jews in the predominantly Muslim region of Dagestan in southern...
Human Rights in the World
RUSSIA: Over 80 European media outlets banned from broadcasting In a retaliatory move against restrictions on its own media, Russia has banned the broadcasting of over 80 European media outlets within its territory. EU TODAY (25.06.2024) – The decision,...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
RUSSIA: To be a Jehovah’s Witness is a worse crime than to kidnap or to rape 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
RUSSIA: Shootings in several cities of Dagestan, a synagogue and churches attacked By Willy Fautré The European Times (24.06.2024) – At least 19 people were victims of an attack on police officers, Orthodox churches and synagogues in Dagestan Derbent and...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
RUSSIA: Heavy prison terms for 9 Jehovah’s Witnesses in the occupied territory of Crimea By Willy Fautré The European Times (21.06.2024) – Nine Jehovah’s Witnesses living in the occupied territory of Crimea are currently serving heavy prison terms of 54 to 72...