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1 Million Political Prisoners Behind Bars Without Just Cause
1 Million Political Prisoners Behind Bars Without Just Cause

(ANALYSIS) The #WithoutJustCause campaign, highlighting the fates of a broad range of political prisoners including faith leaders, civic activists, businesspeople and former government officials, aims to shine the light on their stories, raise awareness and increase pressure to secure their release.

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AnalysisEwelina U. OchabEwelina U. Ochab, Ewelina Ochab, Political prisoners, #WithoutJustCause, Freedom of religion or belief, Religious freedom, Religious persecutionComment
Belarus Denies Christian Prisoners Pastoral Visits And Worship, Issues Fines For Baptism
Belarus Denies Christian Prisoners Pastoral Visits And Worship, Issues Fines For Baptism

Prison officials finally allowed Catholic and Orthodox Christian political prisoners pastoral visits after more than a year but prevented one from attending a worship meeting. Meanwhile, a court in Gomel Region punished a Council of Churches Baptist for baptizing his son in a lake in a ceremony attended by about 25 people.

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News, EuropeOlga GlaceReligious Freedom, Belarus, Olga Glace, Forum 18, Political prisoners, Secondary FeatureComment