Russia
Jehovah’s Witnesses on Trial in Taganrog
Religious freedom in Russia is at stake. Listen to comments from some of the 16 prosecuted Witnesses and their attorneys.
The European Court of Human Rights Upholds the Right of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia to Meet for Worship
The ECHR restates their position that Russia is violating the human rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses, including their right to worship peacefully.
Prosecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses Continues in Taganrog, Russia
Sixteen citizens are on trial, charged as ‘criminals’ for practicing their faith. If they are convicted, religious freedom throughout Russia is threatened for all citizens.
Repression of Religious Freedom in Russia
A criminal case has been initiated against Jehovah’s Witnesses in the small town of Taganrog. Their Kingdom Hall has been confiscated and their literature seized.
Russian Citizens Face Criminal Prosecution for Their Faith
A conviction of Jehovah’s Witnesses facing criminal prosecution in Taganrog would endanger many fundamental rights for all Russian citizens.
Expanded Coverage: Attempt to Ban JW.ORG Fails
An appellate court ruling reverses the ban of the jw.org website throughout Russia.
Russian Appellate Court Refuses to Ban JW.ORG
The Tver Regional Court in Russia reversed a lower court decision to ban jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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.
European Court Protects Privacy Rights in Case Involving Jehovah’s Witnesses
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ordered Russia to pay damages for violating fundamental privacy rights.
Court Decides, “We Are Not Living in 1937”
A district court judge in Russia overturned the decision of a lower court.