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Man Behind Rimsha`s Release Targeted by Threats and Smear Campaign

A man who has worked tirelessly to protect others comes under threat for helping a little girl named Rimsha.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - A few days back I went to Karachi on a trip funded by the British Pakistani Christian Association (BPCA) to cover a couple of sad incidents that happened there.

A young boy was entwined in a blasphemy case and some extremists attacked a church.

Monk group Calls on Locals to Target `Rohingya Sympathisers`

Ethnic tensions flared again this weekend with reports of casualties following fresh clashes between Arakanese Buddhists and Muslim Rohingyas

(RANGOON, Burma) - A group of Arakanese monks have called for Rohingya “sympathisers” to be targeted and exposed as “national traitors”.

This, while tensions again flare between Buddhists and Muslims in Burma’s westernmost state.

Pakistan Christian Congress is Keen to Solve the Christians Issues in Pakistan: Albert Khokher

In the past, only males were accused of Blasphemy laws but now Christian women are also being targeted.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - The first Pakistan Christian Congress (PCC) convention was held in January 10, 1985 at Lahore.

PCC is a voice of 20 Million Christians from every corner of Pakistan comprising members from all walks of life.

How Far Can Your Freedom Go?

Free will and giving it up do not contradict each other; they always reciprocally protect one another.

(MADRID) - German writer Johann Wolfgang Goethe once explained that if someone who in the name of liberty gives up being one’s true self, then it is like that person is committing suicide.

A certain type of ethic, which gives as a good standard a double morality in many areas of human existence, is spreading like a deadly narcotic.

The Rohingya Problem: How to Solve?

Rohingya elimination is a Myanmar national project.

(BANGKOK) - Millions of ethnic minorities are now internally displaced as a result of forced migration or what is called the ‘push’ factors.

A larger number has been forced out to seek asylum outside as unwanted refugees in places like Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Warrior Monks: The Untold Story of Buddhist Violence (I)

Placing a clear understanding on religious violence means admitting faults...

(WASHINGTON DC) - The basic plank of Islamophobia can be summed up as follows: Islam is uniquely violent compared to other world religions.

Of course, it’s just not true. In previous articles, I’ve taken a Thor-sized hammer to shatter this myth by proving that Judaism and Christianity are scripturally and theologically just as violent, if not more so.

Portland Archdiocese Funneling Money to Fund Anti-Gay Discrimination in Minnesota

New HRC report finds money being siphoned from Dioceses around the country to fund political campaigns aimed at discrimination.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The Portland Archdiocese has sent $1,000 to Minnesota specifically for the purpose of funding anti-gay discrimination.

The finding is part of a new report from the Human Rights Campaign...

Another Hearing in Pakistan`s `Blasphemy` Case Against Teen Girl Rimsha

Rimsha’s lawyer contends that the Imam, Khalid Jadoon, had fabricated the charge of blasphemy because he wanted the Christian community to vacate.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - Islamabad's High Court extended the restraining order against the trial of Rimsha.

She is the Christian girl, accused of committing blasphemy, who was reportedly set up by a Muslim cleric.

Impact of Identity Card on Myanmar Democracy Process

When the military regime took power through coup d'tat, discrimination started being used in identity or registration documents.

(SITTWE AKYAB, Myanmar) - Myanmar, formerly Burma has been threatened by disintegration since 1948 when it gained independence from British.

Myanmar has diverse ethnics with different historical backgrounds and discrimination has been practiced widely within the Union of Burma. This has caused several rebellions against the regime.

OIC Blasts Burma Govt.

Victims continue to suffer...

(RANGOON, Burma ) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has blasted the Burmese government for reneging on its commitment to allow the group to open an office in Burma, saying that it is not serious about humanitarian issues.

The director of the Muslim Minorities and Communities Department, Talal Daous, said, “It is an unfortunate thing to happen, because this office is only for humanitarian purposes.