Forum 18 reports that Kyrgyzstan’s government is devising new ‘punishments’ for those who exercise their rights of religious freedom. The proposed changes in the country’s religion law are purportedly being pushed by the national secret police. If adopted, the new measures would increase the number of activities that would be punishable, as well as increase already heavy fines. New ‘offences’ would include teaching religious beliefs without personal registration to do so and forcing children to participate in religious activity. The proposals were sent back to the Kyrgyz justice ministry for more work before they will be sent to the parliament. Our brothers and sisters in Kyrgyzstan are very concerned about these proposed changes. Please intercede in prayer, asking God to intervene for the sake of the Gospel.

Pray:  for God's protection over those who know him. Ask Him to thwart the plans of those working against His purposes in Kyrgyzstan. (Ps.36:10-12)

More: http://www.sga.org/2013/07/kyrgyzstan-believers-face-more-government-pressure/