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Evangelical church in Rome, deemed a “shop” by authorities, appeals to top human rights court – Italian state demands 50,000€

The Italian Supreme Court ruled against Christian community Breccia di Roma after lower courts affirmed that Evangelical places of worship “can look different” than other denominations.

RELEASED FROM PRISON: Nicaraguan authorities release fraudulently convicted pastors, ministry leaders

Pastors and ministry leaders in Nicaragua facing persecution.

11 pastors, ministry leaders with Puerta de la Montaña now safe in Guatemala after being sentenced to millions in fines and 10+ years in prison on sham charges.

freedom of religion Kristina Hjelkrem Nicaragua Persecution Religious freedom

Turkish authorities crack down on Christianity; deny church land for worship space

Authorities in Türkiye ignored several requests from the Diyarbakir Protestant Church Foundation to use new land for a worship center; Foundation then brought legal challenge, which was struck down by court.

christian persecution freedom of religion Kelsey Zorzi Persecution Religious freedom Türkiye

International human rights court condemns Nicaraguan government’s imprisonment of Christian ministry leaders, calls for immediate release

The Inter-American Court on Human Rights grants provisional measures to 11 pastors, ministry leaders with Puerta de la Montaña, calling for their immediate release, restored contact with legal counsel, families.

freedom of religion Kristina Hjelkrem Nicaragua Persecution Religious freedom

UN experts demand release of Nigerian Yahaya Sharif-Aminu imprisoned for WhatsApp messages

United Nations experts call for the immediate and unconditional release of Nigerian Yahaya Sharif-Aminu.

freedom of religion Nigeria Religious freedom Religious persecution Sean Nelson Yahaya Sharif-Aminu

International human rights watchdog demands Nicaraguan government uphold human rights protections for wrongfully imprisoned pastors

In response to ADF Intl petition, the IACHR calls on Nicaragua to address imprisonment of 11 pastors & ministry leaders with Puerta de la Montaña, plant of U.S.-based ministry.

freedom of religion Kristina Hjelkrem Mountain Gateway Nicaragua Persecution Religious freedom

“There has never been a more critical time to protect religious freedom”: U.S. Senators urged to condemn religious freedom violations

ADF Intl, other religious freedom advocates, groups, urge members of the US Senate to adopt resolution recognizing importance of religious freedom.

Bishop Alvarez forced conversion freedom of religion Nicaragua Nigeria pakistan Religious freedom Religious persecution Rhoda Jatau Sean Nelson Yahaya Sharif-Aminu

11 Nicaraguan pastors and ministry leaders convicted in sham trial; ADF International takes case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

11 pastors, ministry leaders with Puerta de la Montaña, plant of U.S.-based ministry Mountain Gateway, convicted on sham charges of money laundering, sentenced to 15 years in prison & over 80 million dollars in fines per person.

freedom of religion Jon Britton Hancock Kristina Hjelkrem Mountain Gateway Nicaragua Persecution Religious freedom