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flag Rwanda closed 10,000 evangelical churches in 2025 under strict regulations, citing safety and security, sparking concerns over religious freedom.

flag In 2025, Rwanda shut down about 10,000 evangelical churches under a 2018 law requiring health, safety, financial transparency, and theological training for clergy. flag President Paul Kagame criticized the churches, calling some “a den of bandits” and questioning their societal value. flag The closures disrupted worship, forcing many to travel long distances. flag While the government cites regulatory compliance, analysts say the move reflects broader efforts to limit independent influence. flag Critics argue the crackdown disproportionately targets new evangelical groups and undermines religious freedom, though some officials cite concerns over extremist recruitment linked to the 1994 genocide. flag Church leaders say rules are applied inconsistently and urge collaboration over suppression.

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