Pakistan to compensate Christians after blasphemy riots
Pakistani authorities say they will compensate nearly 100 Christians who lost their homes to a Muslim mob. The rioters were…
How Pakistan’s blasphemy laws stir vigilante violence
Following the recent mob violence against Christian minorities, Pakistan’s harsh blasphemy laws have come under fresh scrutiny. But some argue…
Pakistan: Mob attacks Christian churches over alleged blasphemy
A crowd has attacked a Christian district in eastern Pakistan, vandalizing churches and setting fire to scores of houses. The…
How much blasphemy is allowed in Europe?
Freedom of speech is seen as a key pillar of democracy. However, provocations directed against religious communities repeatedly spark debate…
Iran executes 2 over blasphemy charges
The two defendants were found guilty of conducting online activities insulting Islam. Executions in Iran have significantly increased since last…
Pakistan mob lynches demonstrator over alleged blasphemy
The angry mob attacked the demonstrator with batons after he delivered a speech deemed blasphemous. Fatal blasphemy accusations are common…
Chinese man charged with blasphemy in Pakistan
Pakistani police arrested a Chinese national after he allegedly insulted the Prophet Muhammad. Hundreds of angry workers stormed a police…
Muslims descend on police station in Pakistan to grab blasphemy suspect and lynch him outside
Muslims descend on the police station in Pakistan to grab the blasphemy suspect and lynch them outside A man identified…
Iran executes two people convicted of blasphemy
Iran hanged two people on Monday who had been sentenced to death for blasphemy, according to the judiciary news agency…