Denmark expresses concern about jail term of Jehovah's Witness
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Denmark on Wednesday called on Russia to respect freedom of religion after a Russian court sentenced a Danish adherent of the Jehovah's Witnesses to six years in jail. Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen said in a statement he was "deeply concerned" by the sentencing and criticized Russia for categorizing Jehovah's Witnesses as an extremist organization in line with terrorist groups.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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