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Appeal from Survivors of Canadian Genocide

"They did everything they can to take the Indian-ness out of our people"

(NANAIMO, Vancouver Island) - Two indigenous elders and survivors of Christian internment camps, Stee-mas and Wahtsek, describe why the Queen and the Pope must be arrested for Crimes against Humanity.

Their appeal to other countries is to help them ban the Vatican, the Crown and the government and churches of Canada from their territories.

EGYPT: Use of Blasphemy-like Charges Must End

Government officials clearly stated their troubling view that there should be consequences, including criminal prosecution, for individuals who insult the religious feelings of others.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today expressed concern about the Egyptian government’s continued application of blasphemy-like charges.

The government has used this charge to stifle dissent and limit the freedoms of religion and expression.

Attacks on Pakistani Christians in Gujranwala Continue After Lahore Incident

A Muslim mob from the nearby Naroki village attacked the neighborhood, ransacking shops, houses and around 5-7 vehicles parked on the road.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - On Wednesday afternoon, I was asked to check whether something happened against the Christians of Gujranwala.

I called one of my friends, Eugien John in Gujranwala, who confirmed the incident.

#HT Why R U Silent ON #BANGLADES​H ?

Surprisingly you remain silent when a huge number of people are dying because of the political ideology; prominent Islamic scholars are facing false charges because of their Islamic ideological politics.

(YORK, UK) - Many lives have been lost in Bangladesh due to religious violence, and the answers not yet in sight.

In this letter, our Human Rights Ambassador William Nicholas Gomes, tells other leaders that their integrity is on the line, they mush speak out over the persecution of the Jamaat e Islami party, its members high and low are being targeted on the streets and in the courts.

Sri Lanka Buddhist Monks` Organization Demands Arrest of Major Opposition Muslim Leader

Sri Lanka sees protest against the growing anti-Muslim campaigns in the country.

(COLOMBO Sri Lanka) - A Sinhala Buddhist monks' organization today demanded the arrest of a UNP Muslim leader of the major opposition for organizing a protest campaign against Sinhalese.

Chairman of National Sangha Confederation Ven. Rajawatte Wappa Thero said that the organizer should be arrested.

PAKISTAN: Death Conviction for Blasphemy Overturned

Younis Masih is still in jail awaiting justice.

(LAHORE, Pakistan) - Younis Masih’s appeal against a death sentence and fine of Rs.100,000 under Pakistan's blasphemy law has been accepted.

Mr Masih was ordered to be released after he was declared innocent by the DB (Double Bench) of the Honorable Justice Khaja Amtiaz Ahmed and the Honorable Justice Mr. Khalid Mehmood Khan in the Lahore High Court.

Global Reclamation Campaign is Launched as Catholic Bishops Begin Breaking Ranks

"Existing authority is replaced now by the People".

(BRUSSELS ITCCS) - From the steps of the Vatican to Catholic churches in Vancouver, New York and London, ITCCS groups commenced church occupations and the issuing of liens against Vatican property this week.

it is part of a Global Reclamation Campaign to enforce a Common Law Court sentence against heads of church and state, including the new Pope, Francis 1 - Jorge Bergoglio, and Queen Elisabeth Windsor.

VHP Will Declare Gujarat A Hindu State By 2015: Togadia

Invoking the issue of the “insecure Hindu”, Togadia said, “To protect and prosper, Hindus themselves have to gear up, by becoming true practicing Hindus, aware Hindus and active Hindus”

(AHMEDABAD, India) - VHP will declare Gujarat a “Hindu state” by 2015 besides having its presence in all 18,000 villages of the state in the next two years, the outfit’s leader Pravin Togadia claimed today.

“In two years, the VHP will have a presence in all 18,000 villages of Gujarat and by 2015, we will declare Gujarat a Hindu state,” VHP’s international working president Pravin Togadia told VHP followers who gathered here for a ‘Hindu Sangam’ event.

Easter Resurrection of Palestine

Jesus was a Palestinian martyr; he was born in Palestine and spoke the language of my ancestors Aramaic, the precursor of the Arabic language.

(BETHLEHEM) - Today in Bethlehem, sunny and warmer than usual by 10 degrees (global warming?), is Easter Sunday.

It is a Sunday where Christians following the Western calendar celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

Human Rights Ambassador Invites Leading Islamic Personalities to Discuss Islamic Theocracy vs Democracy

“No, #democracy is certainly compatible with #Islam” - Islamic scholar Usama Hasan

(SALEM) - Human Rights Ambassador William Nicholas Gomes has invited leading Islamic personalities of of world to discuss the scope and issues of Islamic Theocracy Vs Democracy.

In a tweet, William Nicholas Gomes has asked a number of Islamic scholars from around the world, to comment and share their thoughts.