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Gallup Poll Reveals Shift in Perception of Conscientious Objection in South Korea
An increasing number of South Koreans now favor offering alternative service to those who conscientiously object to military conscription.
Russian Officials Seek to Ban JW.ORG
The Tsentralniy District Court of the city of Tver ruled to ban jw.org throughout the Russian Federation. Jehovah’s Witnesses appeal this decision.
Armenia Releases Conscientious Objectors
How did a historic legal case culminate in the release of these Witnesses?
Kyrgyzstan Court Rules in Favor of Conscientious Objectors
The ruling to amend a 2009 law will allow Jehovah’s Witnesses to perform genuine alternative civilian service.
South Korea Separates Hundreds of Conscientious Objectors From Criminals
South Korea has provided a measure of relief to hundreds of Jehovah’s Witnesses who are imprisoned for conscientious objection to military service.
Armenia Releases All Imprisoned Jehovah’s Witnesses
For the first time since 1993, there are no Jehovah’s Witnesses imprisoned in Armenia for their conscientious objection to military service.
Super Typhoon Haiyan Pummels Central Philippines
The devastating storm caused extensive loss of life and property. Jehovah’s Witnesses are cooperating with local authorities to provide needed assistance to those affected.
Armenia Offers Alternative Civilian Service to Conscientious Objectors
Armenia appears to have recognized the rights of those who conscientiously object to military service. Alternative civilian service has been granted to several Jehovah’s Witnesses.