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Warning Issued to Witnesses’ Headquarters in Russia Threatens Religious Freedom
The Witnesses in Russia could find themselves in a situation where they are free to believe as they wish, but not free to practice their religion.
Russian Authorities Move Toward Unprecedented Shutdown of Witnesses’ National Headquarters
An official warning letter from Russian authorities signals a potential ban on the Witnesses’ peaceful worship in Russia.
Holocaust Memorial Center in Hungary Unveils Plaque Honoring Witnesses Executed by Nazis
A plaque was unveiled at the Budapest Holocaust Memorial Center in memory of four of Jehovah’s Witnesses who were executed as conscientious objectors during World War II.
Russia Targets Jehovah’s Witnesses With Anti-Extremist Legislation, Reports UN Human Rights Committee
The United Nations Human Rights Committee notes that Russian courts have used anti-extremist legislation to discriminate against Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Turkmenistan Obligated to Remedy Human Rights Violations
In four recent decisions, the UN Human Rights Committee concluded that the government of Turkmenistan wrongly punished conscientious objectors.
Personal Status Rights at Issue for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Palestinian Territories
The religious discrimination that prevents legal recognition of the Witnesses should not preclude their basic human rights.
Will Victims of Police Brutality in Osh Receive Justice?
Jehovah’s Witnesses plead with the Prosecutor General’s Office to take decisive action and prosecute those who perpetrated this violent act.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Extend Global Invitation to the Annual Commemoration of Christ’s Death
Jehovah’s Witnesses launch a worldwide campaign to invite the public to the annual Memorial of Christ’s death, which will be held on March 23, 2016.