Death of self-styled autocrat gives hope to isolated Christians.

Report warns about religious liberty trends around the world.

Violators of new law to be punished by fines or corrective labor.

What you can do to help persecuted Christians in Turkmenistan

Meanwhile, More Protestant churches are raided in an attempt to crush Christian activity around Ashgabad.

Beaten Baptist threatened with deportation from Turkmenistan

Crackdown on Protestants includes beatings, interrogations, and electric shocks.

Families punished after four men are arrested for owning Christian videos.

More expulsions expected as efforts continue to stop 'illegal' religious activity

Government confiscating Turkmen, Russian Scriptures