Report from the Lenoblsud in the case of the ban on one of the Russian translations of the Bible

On December 6, 2017, the Leningrad Regional Court is considering an appeal against the decision of the Vyborg court to recognize the "Holy Scripture - Transfer of a New World", published by Jehovah's Witnesses of...

Attempt to seize foreign property by Russian authorities

On December 7, 2017, at 14:00, the Sestroretsky District Court of St. Petersburg will begin consideration of a lawsuit filed by the prosecutor's office aimed at removing a large real estate complex in St. Petersburg...

2018 Special Conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Dates and Locations)

  Welcome to the 2018 Special Conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses update! Yes, next year Special Conventions will be held on different parts of the world. According to the official website, it provides "spiritual refreshment and encouragement along...

2017 Annual Meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses Updates, Speculations and New Provisions

A new original song entitled "A Place That Will Bring You Praise" will be used during the Annual Meeting 2017 program. Two English videos will be posted at JW Broadcasting website on September 28, 2017 (Thursday). That's...

RUSSIA: First prosecution after Jehovah’s Witness ban

In the first prosecution since the Jehovah's Witness ban came into force, Kursk prosecutors are investigating a woman on "extremism" criminal charges for offering leaflets to passers-by. Elsewhere, Jehovah's Witness elder Yury Zalipayev is under...

US Condemns Russia’s Decision to Ban Jehovah’s Witnesses

The U.S. State Department is urging Russia to reconsider their new ban on the Jehovah's Witnesses.Monday, the Russian Supreme Court rejected an appeal on an earlier ruling that labeled the group extremist, ordering the Christian...

RUSSIA: Jehovah’s Witnesses now banned

Russia's Supreme Court has upheld liquidation of all Jehovah's Witness organisations as "extremist". If they exercise freedom of religion and belief, all Jehovah's Witnesses can now be criminally prosecuted. A Jehovah's Witness conscientious objector has...

Jehovah’s Witnesses ban comes into force in Russia after Supreme Court dismisses appeal

A ban on Jehovah’s Witnesses is to come into full force in Russia after a court dismissed an appeal against the group’s classification as an “extremist” organisation.The British and American governments were among those raising human rights...

Report: Supreme Court of Appeals is hearing an appeal against the religion of Jehovah’s Witnesses

July 17, 2017,Minimize09:30Over the Moscow area Arbat, where the Supreme Court of Russia is located, dark clouds are walking. A large group of citizens gathered at the entrance to the court building, their number is approaching...

Russian Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Monday

 Â  On Monday, July 17, 2017, a three-judge panel will consider the appeal of the Russian Supreme Court’s April 20 decision against Jehovah’s Witnesses. Further updates about the hearing will be provided using this new breaking news feature....