Unexpectedly, on December 2 the Pervomayskiy District Court of the City of Bishkek rejected the prosecutor’s application, based on Russian precedents.
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Pakistan: Sacrilegious Attack Against Sikhs in Sindh
The holy book Guru Granth Sahib was desecrated, and money was stolen.
Shincheonji: Chairman Lee Not Guilty of COVID Offenses, Appeal Court Said
On November 30, the Suwon High Court confirmed that the leader of the Korean new religious movements did not breach epidemic-related laws.
Pakistan and Religious Liberty: Catholic Archbishop Denounces False Post
The U.S. designated Pakistan as a country of particular concern for religious liberty. The Special Representative on Religious Harmony reacted by manipulating an old picture.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan: Government Lifts Ban on Violent Islamist Party
The Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan organization advocated for the execution of Asia Bibi and celebrated the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Win Important Case in Belgium
A Belgian court finds “no grounds” to claim the organization fails to report allegations of child sexual abuse to police.
Bangladesh: Hindus Attacked At Durga Puja, 5 Dead
A Hare Krishna temple in Choumuhoni was among the places of worship vandalized after a false blasphemy charge. Two devotees were murdered.
James Huntsman’s Anti-Mormon Lawsuit Fails
Court states billionaire James Huntsman, who left the Latter-day Saints Church, is not entitled to receive his donations back.
Pakistan: Christian Girl of 14 “Magically” Turns 19 and Is Converted to Islam
In yet another case where conversion of a minor was condoned, the Court of Lahore accepted at face value the age on the marriage certificate.
Pakistan: Hindus Beaten, Tortured for Getting Water from Mosque
The incident happened in the Rahim Yar Khan area, notorious for violence against religious minorities. Members from a Hindu family were beaten and tortured.