Religion

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  Religion

  2023-07-03

  Muslims resist Beijing's campaign to demolish mosques, 'sinicise' Islam

  In southwestern China, local Muslims are fighting back against the government's plan to demolish their mosque's dome and minarets -- with the horrors of Xinjiang still fresh in mind.

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  Religion

  2023-02-15

  Russia's hand seen behind Stockholm Qur'an burning that roiled Muslim world

  The incident in the Swedish capital ignited the Muslim world and derailed the Nordic country's NATO bid -- just as Russia intended, analysts say.

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  Religion

  2023-02-07

  Spies in cassocks: Swiss police reveal Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill's KGB past

  The Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill worked for Soviet intelligence while living in Switzerland in the 1970s, Swiss newspapers reported, citing declassified archives.

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  Religion

  2022-09-29

  Uzbek clergy warn that participation in hostilities in Ukraine is 'haram'

  The fatwa is the latest warning by Uzbek authorities urging citizens not to fight in Ukraine amid a massive uptick in Russian propaganda and efforts to pressure Central Asian migrants to sign up.

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  Religion

  2022-06-09

  Latest Ukraine schism signals end of Russian Orthodox Church dominance

  The loss of influence stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a major blow to the Moscow Patriarchate, say analysts.

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  Religion

  2022-05-02

  Russian Orthodox Church faces schism following patriarch's support for Ukraine invasion

  Almost 400 Ukrainian priests are demanding that their own church's leader, Patriarch Kirill, be deposed by a church tribunal over his support of the war.

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  Religion

  2022-04-20

  Religious leaders in Central Asia condemn Russia's 'sinful' war against Ukrainian people

  No matter how much Kremlin propagandists try to justify the atrocities of the Russian army in Ukraine, Orthodox Christian and Islamic clergy condemn Russia's war of aggression.

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  Religion

  2022-04-08

  Chinese authorities set limits on Muslims observing Ramadan

  Only the elderly and adults with no school-age children are allowed to fast to prevent religion from having 'negative effects on children's minds' , according to a directive from Beijing.

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  Religion

  2022-01-05

  Global Imams urge Muslims to boycott Beijing Olympics

  Islamic leaders of all denominations have told Muslims not to attend or participate in the games over China's ongoing oppression, torture and sexual abuse of Muslims in Xinjiang.

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  Religion

  2021-11-03

  Taliban fighters break from leaders, call for 'jihad' against China for oppressing Muslims

  Rank and file members of the Taliban are criticizing their leaders' ties with China over the treatment of Muslims in Xinjiang and the ban of a widely popular and trusted Koran application.