BANGLADESH – Bangladesh PM says Anyone Who Offends Islam will be Prosecuted

World Watch Monitor | Nov. 7, 2018 Bangladesh’s prime minister has pledged that anyone who offends Islam or its prophet will be prosecuted. Sheikh Hasina said the religion of Bangladesh…

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PAKISTAN – ‘Untouchable’ Caste Identity Haunts Pakistani Christians like Asia Bibi

World Watch Monitor | Nov. 1, 2018 Asia Bibi was on death row for blasphemy, after offering drinking water which she, as a Christian, was considered to have made “unclean” by…

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PAKISTAN – Asia Bibi Remains in a Pakistani Prison Converted into a Safe House

International Christian Concern | Nov. 6, 2018 On October 31, Pakistan’s Supreme Court acquitted Asia Bibi, a Christian woman formally on death row for committing blasphemy. This announcement was met…

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Worldwide – Remembering the Suffering Church on International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted

International Christian Concern | November 4, 2018 Every year, on the first Sunday in November, the Church comes together for the International Day of Pray for the Persecuted, commonly known…

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NORTH KOREA – Rampant Sexual Violence of Women in North Korea

International Christian Concern | November 4, 2018 In North Korea, sexual violence has become so widespread and common that it being accepted by society as an ordinary part of life.…

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PAKISTAN – Pakistan: Lawyer for Christian Woman Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges Flees to Europe in Fear of His Life

Jihad Watch | November 3, 2018 Why is Saif Mulook’s life in danger? Because he dared to defend a Christian woman from blasphemy charges. The Muslims who were demonstrating in…

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PAKISTAN – Pakistan Paralyzed following Asia Bibi’s Victory in Supreme Court

World Watch Monitor | November 2, 2018 The victory of Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi in the Supreme Court has sparked nationwide protests, led by supporters of the Islamist political party Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan…

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PAKISTAN – Islamists Protest for Second Day in Pakistan Following Asia Bibi’s Acquittal

International Christian Concern | Nov. 1, 2018 Mobs of Islamists in Pakistan continued to protest for a second day following the Supreme Court’s decision to acquit Asia Bibi, a Christian…

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PAKISTAN – Pakistani Teenager Severely Tortured After Confronting Islamic Radicals

International Christian Concern | Oct. 31, 2018 The persecution of Christians living in Pakistan is severe. With oppression and persecution from radical Islamic groups, fueled by the support of political…

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PAKISTAN – Muslims Block Roads, Call for Supreme Court Justices to Be Killed Over Asia Bibi Acquittal

The Christian Post | Oct. 31, 2018 (SCREENSHOT: YOUTUBE/AFP NEWS AGENCY)Angered Muslims in Pakistan protest the release of Christian mother Asia Bibi after she spent eight years on death row…

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PAKISTAN – IRD Rejoices Over Asia Bibi Acquittal, Concerned for Pakistani Christians

Juicy Ecumenism | Oct, 31. 2018 Washington, DC—The Institute on Religion and Democracy is rejoicing over news of Pakistan’s Supreme Court overturning the death penalty conviction of Aasiya Noreen, commonly…

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PAKISTAN – Asia Bibi: Pakistan Acquits Christian Woman on Death Row

BBC | Oct. 31, 2018 Asia Bibi was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in a row with her neighbours. She always maintained her innocence,…

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INDONESIA – Indonesia: New Religious Education Bill requires Registration of Sunday Schools

World Watch Monitor | Oct. 30, 2018 Christians in Indonesia are opposing a new religious education bill that will require them to obtain government approval for holding Sunday schools or…

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