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Christmas message leads to death threats in Pakistan

Christmas message leads to death threats in Pakistan

A Christmas message calling for prayers for those charged under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws has led to death threats against the son of a provincial governor killed five years ago for criticizing the same laws. The case highlights the continuing influence in Pakistan of Muslim hardliners who praise violence in the name of defending Islam, despite […]

Indonesians rally for unity after blasphemy protests

Indonesians rally for unity after blasphemy protests

Tens of thousands of Indonesians have rallied in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, calling for tolerance and unity after massive protests were held against the city’s minority Christian governor. The crowds on Sunday filled a major traffic circle in Jakarta and sprawled into its main thoroughfares, waving “We Are Indonesia” signs and a giant red-and-white national […]

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Jakarta’s Christian governor is not afraid of offending people, but now his outspoken remarks about a verse in the Koran have triggered protests and possible police charges which could derail his political career. Jakarta (dpa) – Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, the Indonesian capital’s governor, has never minced his words. He has used expletives during television talk […]

Islam and politics: Indonesia’s identity crisis

Islam and politics: Indonesia’s identity crisis

The blasphemy charges against Jakarta’s governor will put Indonesia’s democracy and national identity to the test. Modern Indonesia is testimony to the ability of transition democracies to construct a constitutional framework that can guarantee equality, security and freedom from discrimination for all citizens. Since 1998’s Reformasi (the period of transition after the fall of Indonesia’s […]

Jakarta’s Christian governor named suspect in blasphemy case

Jakarta (dpa) – Indonesian police on Wednesday named Jakarta’s Christian governor a suspect in a blasphemy case over accusations that he insulted the Koran, amid pressure from Muslim groups for his prosecution. The police announcement came after more than 100,000 Muslims rallied earlier this month demanding Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama be arrested for blasphemy.

Indonesia: Thousands rally against blasphemy in Jakarta

Indonesia: Thousands rally against blasphemy in Jakarta

Tens of thousands of protesters called for Jakarta’s governor to be prosecuted for blasphemy in a massive demonstration in the Indonesian capital as police fired tear gas and water canon to disperse the crowd. A sea of protesters wearing white robes took to the streets on Friday in a huge show of force against Governor […]

Obama’s final religious freedom report slams Muslim blasphemy

The Obama administration”s final report on religious freedoms focused on oppressive blasphemy laws and societal norms in Muslim countries. The report for 2015, posted Aug. 10 on the State Department”s website, begins with a harrowing account of the stoning death last year of Farkhunda Malikzada, a resident of Kabul who was wrongly accused of burning […]

US report highlights blasphemy, anti-conversion laws

The official US report on international religious freedom, released on Wednesday, focuses on laws against blasphemy, apostasy, and conversion from the majority religion. The report, which the State Department submitted to Congress on Wednesday, warns against the trend of restricting religious liberty under the guise of combating violent extremism. It also underlines the practice of […]

Three get death in blasphemy, extortion case

The Anti-Terrorism Court No-2 sentenced three accused to death in blasphemy-cum- extortion case here on Monday. According to FIR got registered by the Satellite Town Police on May 15, 2015, accused Anjum Naz made derogatory remarks in respect of the Holy Prophet during a speech at a school. His friends – Javed Naz and Jafer […]