UOC believer tried in Sumy Region for posts about OCU

30 April 18:10
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A UOC parishioner is accused of reposting content that incites hatred. Photo: Radio Liberty A UOC parishioner is accused of reposting content that incites hatred. Photo: Radio Liberty

It is alleged that the woman made reposts and approved texts aimed at inciting religious enmity.

In the Sumy region, a 53-year-old resident of the Konotop district is being tried for reposting and endorsing texts on social media that "disparage the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU)," reports Dankor Online.

The prosecution, based on a linguistic examination, believes that the UOC parishioner is guilty under Part 1 of Article 161 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code (intentional actions aimed at inciting religious enmity and hatred).

If found guilty, she faces a fine of two hundred to five hundred non-taxable minimum incomes of citizens, or restriction of liberty for up to 5 years, or imprisonment for up to 3 years, with or without the deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to 3 years.

Previously, the UOJ reported on the reasons why Orthodox journalists are being tried.

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