Russia fined for violating religious freedom

17-03-2023

Eastern Europe

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Russia fined for violating religious freedom

Russia is fined for violating the right to religious freedom and discriminating against a Christian pastor. According to a European Court, Russian authorities breached human rights.

Praying students at Asbury University where a spiritual revival took place recently. Photo Facebook, Heather Broussard Trainer

French university cracks down on praying students

A university president in France has called for a ban on prayer in a recent letter.

Pastor Olaf Latzel. Photo RD, Sjaak Verboom

Christian police officers in Germany criticise Latzel verdict

The chairman of the German Christian Police Association has criticised the judgment in the case of the Bremen pastor Olaf Latzel. According to him, the judgment could give the impression of a political motive.

Baptist worship service in Russia. Photo IMB

Churches in Russia feel pressure from the state

The situation concerning freedom of religion in Russia is worrying, two Catholic aid organisations warn in the “Country Report on Religious Freedom: Russia”.

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