UZBEKISTAN: New Religion Law retains restrictions on freedom of religion
Uzbekistan’s new Religion Law, which was signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (pictured) on 5 July, retains almost all the restrictions in the existing 1998 Religion Law
Category: Uzbekistan
UZBEKISTAN: Tashkent Baptist church raided
On Sunday 25 November, military and police officials raided a Tashkent Baptist church and detained fourteen members for interrogation.
UZBEKISTAN: More raids on Christian gatherings
Police raided a home in Pap, eastern Uzbekistan, on 19 November and detained eight Christians who had gathered for a meal and Bible reading.