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GwenJustice Condemns Universal Church for Sterilization of Pastors
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus) has been condemned by a Brazilian court for allegedly sterilizing its pastors. The ruling,...
Crimes Against Humanity Allegations Targeting Unification Church Members in Japan Examined Through International Legal Precedents
The campaign against members of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification in Japan has drawn comparisons to international criminal law precedents, particularly regarding Crimes Against Humanity....
UN Panel Calls for Release of 26 Jehovah’s Witnesses Detained in Russia
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) has called for the immediate release of 26 Jehovah’s Witnesses, 19 men and 7 women, stating their detention is...
Dictatorship Continues Religious Persecution Against Catholic, Evangelical, and Moravian Churches in Nicaragua
The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo in Nicaragua continues its systematic persecution of religious institutions, including the Catholic Church, Protestant churches, and the Moravian Church, according...
United Church of Christ Leader Condemns Human Rights Violations Against Palestinians at U.N. Commemoration
Peter Makari, global relations minister for the Middle East and Europe of the United Church of Christ (UCC), addressed the United Nations on Nov. 29 during the International...
Eritrean Refugees Seek Asylum in Europe Amid Human Rights Concerns
Eritrea, a nation situated in the Horn of Africa, borders Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. The country has been governed by President Isaias Afwerki for nearly 27 years. Human...
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Faces Government Interference and Detentions Over Religious and Political Beliefs
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) continues to face significant challenges to its autonomy and religious freedom, with growing concerns over government interference in its internal affairs. The...
FBI, DHS, and Department of Labor investigation reveals alleged labor and human rights abuses at BAPS temple construction site in Robbinsville, New Jersey since 2017.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), alongside the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor, conducted an extensive investigation into labor conditions surrounding the construction of...
Coalition protests US and Israel’s military aggression, economic coercion in Cape Town
A coalition of more than 40 political, labour, faith-based and community organisations gathered outside the United States consulate in Cape Town, South Africa, staging a protest against perceived...
Charges of “Blood Libel” Emerge as Criticism of Israeli Military Actions Intensifies Amid Claims of Human Rights Violations
Kingdom News Brief: A recent opinion piece discusses accusations of “blood libel” against critics of Israeli military actions. This charge is being used widely to counteract reports detailing...
