Persecuted in Russia, devotees of the “Russian Orthodox Church – Tsarist Empire” may now be banned in Belarus too.
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Belarus: New Life Church No Longer Exists
After a long persecution, Pastor Vyacheslav Goncharenko’s Pentecostal community has been “liquidated” by the country’s Supreme Court.
Belarus: Persecution of New Life Church Enters a New, Dangerous Stage
Courts have banned as “extremist” Internet postings the church had long since removed. These are steps preparing New Life’s Russian-style “liquidation.”
Belarus in the Footsteps of Russia: Pentecostal Church Demolished, Members Harassed
New Life Pentecostal Church was razed to the ground in June. Members are told they are not allowed to gather outdoors and not even online.
Belarus Finds a Defense Attorney: China
Lukashenko’s became a pariah regime after the Ryanair flight incident and the arrest of Roman Protasevich. Beijing is coming to the rescue.
Belarus: Two Catholic Priests Under Trial Today
They were arrested on December 8 with vague accusations, part of a campaign to intimidate the Catholic Church.
CCP Afraid of a “Belarus Effect,” Calls for “Absolute Obedience” to the Party
Chinese media have been ordered to spread fake news about Belarus, and a campaign has been launched stressing that the CCP and Xi Jinping should be obeyed unconditionally.