Jehovah’s Witnesses win legal recognition in Crimea
Russia Religion News reports that, after months of preparatory work and a long history of…
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Russian Justice Ministry plans control of religious organisation finances
The Russian Ministry of Justice is planning to obtain approval on a proposal that will…
65 known “extremist” religious literature cases in Russia last year
A total of 65 individuals and religious communities are known to have been prosecuted in…
UN Special Rapporteur calls for Kazakhstan reforms
The UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief has called for changes in Kazakhstan laws…
Amnesty warning on Myanmar proposals
Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) are calling for proposed new ‘race…
Allow proselytising and reduce violence: Study
A new analysis by Brian J. Grim of the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation finds that violent…
“European Islam” Bill passed by Austrian Parliament
The Austrian parliament has passed a Bill requiring a standardised German translation of the Qur’an,…
Falun Gong repression continues
SOURCE: Channelnewsasia: SINGAPORE: A Falun Gong supporter was sentenced to two months’ jail and six…
Russian Supreme Court sets dangerous precedent
SOURCE: Jehovas Witnesses website, JANUARY 23, 2015: Russian Federation Supreme Court Decision Sets Dangerous Precedent…