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Russian Customs Officials Seize Shipments of Bibles and Bible Literature
Authorities are blocking the importation of Bibles and publications published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. What is the impact on the Witnesses and other Russian citizens?
Namibia Supreme Court Upholds Patients’ Rights and Religious Freedom
A ruling in favor of Efigenia Semente, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, protects basic human dignity and patient autonomy for all Namibians.
Kyrgyzstan Court Upholds Acquittal of Two Women Convicted Under False Charges
The Osh Regional Court affirmed that Oksana Koriakina and Nadezhda Sergienko were not guilty and ordered their immediate release from house arrest.
Rashad Niftaliyev Fined and Jailed for Participation in Religious Meetings
This is the second time in 14 months that he has been punished, even though Azerbaijan has no law against meeting for worship.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Complete Peak Construction Phase of New World Headquarters
The Witnesses expect their new facility to be completed by September 1, 2016—four months ahead of schedule.
Witnesses Begin Highly Anticipated Sale of Brooklyn Properties
Jehovah’s Witnesses are selling some of the most sought-after properties in Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights in Brooklyn, New York.
Taganrog City Court Convicts 16 of Jehovah’s Witnesses for Religious Activity
The decision opens the door to further religious persecution and criminal convictions of the Witnesses throughout Russia.
Taganrog Court Punishes Witnesses for Religious Activity
All 16 defendants were convicted of extremist activity. A dangerous precedent is now set for authorities to criminalize the peaceful religious activity of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia.
Hundreds of Korean Witnesses File Complaints With UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
International and domestic pressure continues to mount for South Korea to provide alternative service to conscientious objectors instead of imprisoning them.
Turkmenistan Sentences Bahram Hemdemov to Four-Year Prison Term for Religious Activity
Police officers illegally raided a peaceful religious gathering in Bahram’s home. Judicial authorities have added to the injustice.
Constitutional Court Examines South Korea’s Treatment of Conscientious Objectors
The Court adjourned the hearing, and will deliberate on the constitutionality of laws that punish conscientious objectors.