Potential new law in Kyrgyzstan poised to restrict local churches even further

Kyrgyzstan (MNN) — A new religion law looms over Christians in Kyrgyzstan. The constitution of the Central Asia nation guarantees freedom of religion. But years of increasing restrictions send another message.  This latest draft law has been in the making for over a year. An earlier version was struck down in parliament in June 2024, but now it’s back and passed its first reading in December. If it passes into full law, it would require all places of worship to register with the government, a