Turkmenistan Releases 16 Brothers From Various Prisons

[On the huh]

Breaking News on jw.org.

 

 

 

On May 8, 2021, Turkmenistan released from prison all 16 of our dear brothers who were convicted for conscientious objection to military service. We rejoice with these faithful brothers and their families.

 

Good News 

 

[Tortuga]

[Dages]

It's nice to have good news like this.

Today at our group morning meeting, we were encouraged to share positive news to the friends because all we hear is often about how brother x or sister y passed away of old age/COVID.

 

Edited May 8, 2021 by Dages

[Sofia]

I want to post this emoji 16 times!!!

[Tortuga]

This is the most recent list of names.

 

[LindaViktoria]

🎉🎊🎉 Fantastic news!

[carlos]

11 hours ago, Tortuga said:

This is the most recent list of names.

There are 16 names in that list. So does this mean all the friends who were in prison in Turkmenistan have been released?

 

EDIT: Yes, I just checked the news report on JW.org and it confirms those are all the brothers who were in prison in that country. Wonderful news indeed!

Edited May 9, 2021 by carlos

[Sofia]

I have found this article about the release:

 

https://www.forum18.org/archive.php?article_id=2656

 

muslims there were not released

 

 

from the reading I get the idea that when Jehovah wants He puts His will in the hearts of persecuters to accomplish His purpose. 😊😊😊😊

Edited May 10, 2021 by Sofia

[Tbs77]

Breaking News on jw.org.
 
 
 
On May 8, 2021, Turkmenistan released from prison all 16 of our dear brothers who were convicted for conscientious objection to military service. We rejoice with these faithful brothers and their families.
 
Good News 
 

https://www.forum18.org/archive.php?article_id=2656

Awesome article how no bribes provided yet Muslims remain...Enjoy

Is a distinction being witnessed before our very eyes between those serving Jah and those that don’t... at least in this country?

10 May 2021
Felix Corley, Forum 18
All 16 known jailed conscientious objectors were freed under amnesty on 8 May. The 16 – all Jehovah's Witnesses – were serving terms of one to four years. However, no Muslims jailed for exercising freedom of religion or belief are known to have been amnestied. Nor has the regime given any indication that it will heed repeated UN calls to introduce a civilian alternative to compulsory military service, though Jehovah's Witnesses say no new criminal cases against conscientious objectors have been handed to prosecutors. Forum 18 was unable to reach any officials.
In a surprise move, the regime freed from prison on 8 May all 16 of Turkmenistan's known jailed conscientious objectors in a prisoner amnesty. The 16 – all of them Jehovah's Witnesses – were serving jail terms of between one and four years. They are among the very few prisoners of conscience - including political prisoners - ever to be freed in the regular prisoner amnesties. No Muslims jailed for exercising freedom of religion or belief are known to have been amnestied.