blasphemy

October 13, 2011

Pakistan must protect religious minorities, says world churches chief

During a visit to Pakistan, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches has urged protection of religious minorities and action against intolerance.
February 10, 2011

Indonesia called upon to repeal blasphemy laws

Indonesia has been urged to repeal its blasphemy laws and provide greater protection to minorities, including Christians and the Muslim Ahmadiyya sect.
February 3, 2011

Pakistan urged to drop blasphemy charge against boy

The Pakistani government should immediately drop blasphemy charges against a 17-year-old student and ensure his safe release from detention.
January 16, 2011

Pakistani churches criticize government's refusal to amend blasphemy law

Churches in Pakistan have expressed frustration over the government's refusal to amend a controversial blasphemy law, as urged by the Pope and protesting civil rights activists.
November 23, 2010

Pakistani minister denies release of Christian accused of blasphemy

There is confusion about the fate of a Christian woman who has been sentenced to death under Pakistan's draconian blasphemy law.
October 29, 2010

ASA accused of reintroducing blasphemy by the back door

A pressure group has accused the Advertising Standards Authority of effectively re-introducing the blasphemy law through the back door.
July 24, 2010

WCC calls for repeal of Pakistan Blasphemy Law after killings

In a public statement, the WCC Central Committee says Pakistan's blasphemy law has become “a major source of victimisation and persecution”.
July 23, 2010

Pakistani Christians shocked at callous court murders

Christians in Pakistan have been stunned by the killing of two young men, who were shot dead on court premises earlier this week.
July 23, 2009

Laws against blasphemy are an offence
July 23, 2009

Outrage as Ireland makes blasphemous libel a crime

Irish President Mary McAleese has signed into law the Defamation Act, which includes clauses that create the offence of "blasphemous libel". Civil rights campaigners are dismayed.