The European Court of Human Rights Accepts Georgia’s Admission of Guilt
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) accepted the Republic of Georgia’s admission that they violated the rights of ten of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Kazakhstan Found Guilty of Arbitrary Detention in Case of Teymur Akhmedov
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention found Kazakhstan guilty of unjustly arresting and prosecuting Mr. Akhmedov for peacefully sharing his religious beliefs with others.
Germany Grants Highest Legal Status to Jehovah’s Witnesses
After more than 26 years of legal proceedings, the Witnesses now have the same legal status as that granted to major religions in the country.
Groundswell of Recognition of Right to Conscientious Objection in South Korea
Even in the absence of the Constitutional Court’s pending decision or new legislation, South Korea is progressing in its view of conscientious objection to military service.
Russia Declares the Bible “Extremist”
The Vyborg City Court declared “extremist” the Russian version of the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, a Bible published by Jehovah’s Witnesses in numerous languages.
A Successful Program of Alternative Civilian Service in Taiwan
Taiwan offers alternative civilian service as a national service option for conscientious objectors to military service.
International Response to Russia’s Supreme Court Decision Against Jehovah’s Witnesses
International government agencies and officials comment on the unjust court decision and Russia’s failure to protect the religious freedom of minority religious groups.
Russia’s Supreme Court Confirms Earlier Ruling to Criminalize Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Supreme Court of Russia rejected the Witnesses’ appeal and upheld its April 20 decision. Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia will appeal for justice to the ECHR and the UN Human Rights Committee.
