Among those freed under the deal brokered by the U.S. government were 13 affiliated with Mountain Gateway, an American evangelical church.
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Nicaragua Releases 135 Political Prisoners in Deal Brokered by U.S. Government
Among those freed under the deal brokered by the U.S. government were 13 affiliated with Mountain Gateway, an American evangelical church.
How American Pastors in Nicaragua Ended Up Imprisoned for Money Laundering
Evangelical pastors led by a Texas missionary in Nicaragua were accused of money laundering, in a widespread crackdown on religious groups.
Government Offices in E.U. Can Ban Wearing of Religious Symbols
The bloc’s Court of Justice, ruling in the case of a female employee in Belgium who was told she could not wear a hijab in the office, said the restriction was lawful.
Belief or Betrayal? Ukraine’s Conscientious Objectors Face Hostility.
The option of “alternative service” vanished after martial law was declared last year. But some have refused to serve, and now face jail time and skepticism about their motives.
Pakistan Strengthens Laws Against Blasphemy
Insulting Islam or its founder is already a capital offense, but now those who insult people connected to the Prophet Muhammad could get prison time.
A Look Inside New York’s Swirling Kaleidoscope of Faiths
The city is home to some of the most spiritually and culturally diverse areas in the world. Here are some of them.
In New Law, Indonesia Criminalizes Sex Outside of Marriage
Parliament also approved a law that criminalizes criticism of the government, delivering a blow to the country’s progressive reputation.
Zelensky Proposes Banning Ukrainian Orthodox Church Led by Putin Ally
Ukraine’s president called for legislation to prevent an ancient branch of the Orthodox Church, led by a Putin ally, from operating in his country, but it remains unclear how that would work.
Iran Targets Its Baha’i Community With Arrests and Home Demolitions
Representatives of the religious minority said that the crackdown was the latest chapter in a long history of persecution. The authorities accused those detained of being spies with links to Israel.