Cuban Pastor Trial Underway

the trial of Cuban protestant pastor Carlos Lamelas started today in Havana. Pastor Lamelas is officially charged with "human trafficking," despite the lack of evidence to that effect. Observers believe he is being persecuted for his religious beliefs:

Lamelas’ case appears to be part of a wider move to restrict religious freedom across the country. A number of pastors and priests have reported increased government harassment and some have reported the forcible closure or destruction of church buildings. At least one other church leader, also from a denomination belonging to the Cuban Council of Churches, was forced to flee the country this summer and has applied for asylum in Europe.

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