European Officials Criticize Russian Falun Gong Book Ban
In a resolution by the European Parliament and in statements by European officials and civil rights organizations, Russia has been censured for banning the book of a Chinese spiritual practice—a measure it took, observers say, as a result of pressure from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
French Mormons find a less hospitable ‘Mormon moment’
French Mormons find a less hospitable ‘Mormon moment’ Elizabeth Bryant (“The Washington Post,” February 15, 2012) Chesnay, France – Past clusters of houses and frozen fields in this Paris suburb, the Palace of Versailles sparkles in the evening sun....SIKHS Win Turban Case Against France at the UN
The UN Human Rights Committee has asked France to submit a report by March 15th on measures it is taking to remedy the violation of the religious freedom of 76 year old Ranjit Singh,who was asked to remove his turban for his ID photo” said Mejindarpal Kaur, UNITED SIKHS Legal Director, whois in the fore-front of a legal campaign for French Sikhs’ right to wear their turban.
Russia is an ally of China in the fight against Falun Gong
HRWF (26.12.2011) – Moscow is helping Beijing in its fight against Falun Gong by persecuting this spiritual movement and its members on the basis of two treaties: the Treaty of friendship between Russia and China, and the Shanghai cooperation Organization....
