China arrests six members of underground Protestant church in Chengdu: Human Rights Watch yespunjab.com?p=203493
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🚨 On 6 Jan., police in Sichuan detained, summoned, or searched the homes of at least half a dozen #EarlyRainChurch members—targeting them for their beliefs and openly defying laws meant to protect religious freedom and other basic rights. 5 remained detained, while 2 were released hours later.
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📒 Six years ago today, a Chengdu court sentenced #WangYi, pastor of #EarlyRainChurch, to 9 years in prison. The crackdown on #ReligiousFreedom continues, with recent detentions—including #ZionChurch members since Oct.—signaling renewed intensification.
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