The French governmental anti-cult mission was sentenced for its lack of transparency and refusal to disclose documents about its funding of private anti-cult associations.
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71-Year-Old Ahmadi Man Persecuted to Death in Pakistan
One of those arrested for praying on Friday in Karachi died in jail after torture and denial of medical treatment.
Czech Republic: “Sensational Revelations” About Guru Jára
A TV “investigation” leads to an explosion of hostile media reports and calls for renewed judicial action against his movement.
Pakistan: Two Ahmadis Killed in One Week
Two deadly attacks occurred in Karachi on April 18 and in Bhullair, Punjab, on April 25.
“Satanic Sex Orgies in Moscow”: Duma Wants to Ban Satanism. Dvorkin Disagrees
Satanists are already banned, says leading Russian anti-cultist. The Duma should instead ban “neo-pagans.”
French Cassation: Secular Judges Cannot Review Excluding Decisions by Religious Courts
The Court stated it could not assess the regularity or merits of a Catholic canonical verdict dismissing a deacon from the clerical state.
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Spain: One Won, One Lost on Appeal
Judicial chaos continues as different sections of Madrid’s Provincial Court render different decisions on similar facts. by Massimo Introvigne Madrid’s Audiencia Provincial Civil. Credits. In 2023 and 2024, “Bitter Winter” reported about the strange situation created...
Unification Church: Why Are UN Special Rapporteurs Not Allowed to Visit Japan?
Several different Rapporteurs have been prevented from going to Japan and examine the religious liberty and human rights situation there.
Pakistan, Ahmadis Detained for Praying Remain in Jail—Including Minors
Meanwhile, the extremist Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan calls for “slitting the throats” of the members of the persecuted religion.
Norway, Jehovah’s Witnesses “Fully Vindicated” By Appeal Court
A wrong decision denying state subsidies and registration to the organization because of its policy towards excluded ex-members has been overturned in appeal.