Religion

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  Religion

  2021-10-22

  China silences popular Koran app for millions of Muslims

  The Quran Majeed app is 'trusted by over 25 million Muslims globally', according to the app's developer. But -- without evidence -- Beijing claimed it contains illegal religious texts.

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  Religion

  2021-10-19

  Beijing earns millions from assets seized from Muslims arrested in Xinjiang

  In secret trials, Xinjiang courts have convicted wealthy and influential Muslims of 'terrorism' and ordered their assets be sold at auction, further filling Beijing's coffers.

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  Religion

  2021-05-17

  Kazakhstan bolsters domestic religious studies to prevent radicalisation

  Kazakhstan is encouraging students pursuing religious studies at universities to study at home rather than abroad to decrease the chances of exposure to radical ideology.

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  Religion

  2020-09-25

  Satellite imagery shows China has destroyed 16,000 mosques in Xinjiang

  Almost a third of major Islamic sacred sites in Xinjiang -- including shrines, cemeteries and pilgrimage routes -- have been razed, according to an extensive investigative report.

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  Religion

  2020-02-05

  Russian Orthodox Church considers dropping practice of blessing nuclear weapons

  Blessing weapons that can inflict countless deaths is no longer a good idea, deemed church officials.

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  Religion

  2020-01-07

  Kazakhstan's efforts to teach religious literacy reach tens of thousands

  Kazakh clergy engaged 120,000 citizens in anti-extremism programmes in 2019, according to the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan (DUMK).

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  Religion

  2019-10-30

  Forum of Kazakh imams urges focus on education, patriotism

  Hundreds of Kazakh religious leaders, government officials and scholars discussed the country's anti-extremism efforts and ways to prevent youth radicalisation.

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  Religion

  2019-09-26

  Turkmen authorities arrest top muftiate officials in connection with corruption charges

  A recent corruption scandal could encourage radical preachers to propagandise a disillusioned public, local clergy warn.

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  Religion

  2019-08-08

  Airport sermons urge Uzbek migrants to avoid extremists' influence in Russia

  The Committee for Religious Affairs is regularly conducting sermons at the airport for passengers departing to Russia for work where migrants are often subject to brainwashing and recruitment.

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  Religion

  2019-05-23

  Kyrgyzstan moves to reform religious education, curb radical teachings

  Kyrgyz authorities plan to introduce a number of rules and restrictions as part of the fight against the spread of non-traditional Islam.