Russian Jehovah’s Witness Member Sentenced to Prison For "Extremism"

On October 11th, a district court in southern Russia sentenced a disabled 59-year old Jehovah's Witness, Vladimir Skachidub, to more than four years in prison for violating Russia's Criminal Code relating to "organizing the activity of an extremist community." RadioFreeEurope reported that Skachidub was conducting bible study sessions in his village. Skachidub's charges are just one in a series of religiously inspired arrests and charges carried out by the Russian government. A 2020 report from the International Institute for Religious Freedom's detailed the "misuse of the anti-extremism legislation" in Russia and listed three targeted religions; Muslims, Falun Gong, and Jehovah's Witnesses. In a statement from the Jehovah's Witness headquarters, Skachidub said he is being prosecuted solely for his peaceful religious activities.

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Russian Jehovah’s Witness Member Sentenced to Prison for "Extremism"
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