Nepalese police arrest pastor for preaching about COVID-19
In Nepal, praying in public could mean prison time.
Recently, the police arrested a pastor for allegedly spreading misinformation about Coronavirus and praying for his congregation in fear of the pandemic. He has remained in jail for several weeks.
ADF International allied lawyers have intervened in his case and urge the Nepalese government to free the pastor.
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