Introduction In recent weeks, Pakistan has witnessed a disturbing uptick in violence against religious minorities, particularly Christians. Two alarming incidents have caught the attention of human rights advocates and the international community: the shooting of Pastor Vicky in Faisalabad and the defilement of churches with provocative Islamic slogans. These incidents are not isolated but part […]
A Call to Action from Redeem the Oppressed By Farrukh Saif, International Ground Team Director In recent months, the plight of Christians in Pakistan has reached alarming levels. From Faisalabad to Rawalpindi, the Christian community finds itself under siege, facing mob violence, blasphemy charges, and systemic discrimination. As a human rights organization committed to assisting […]
This article was translated from an article by one of our ground team leaders, and the statistics are sourced from the Forced Marriage Unit for the year 2022. In the dimly lit corners of society, where the cries of the oppressed echo unheard, lies a crime that transcends borders, cultures, and religions. Forced marriage is […]
Source article for Reform call: https://ecspe.org/unveiling-extremism-the-jaranwala-aftermath-and-misuse-of-blasphemy-laws-in-pakistan/ Introduction In the heart of Punjab, Pakistan, the city of Jaranwala became the epicenter of a horrifying incident that has exposed the fragility of religious harmony and the misuse of blasphemy laws in the country. A Muslim mob’s attack on the Christian community has left hundreds of homes and […]
A gruesome tale of horror and terror unfolded in Jaranwala, Pakistan, on August 16, 2023, when an enraged mob vandalized and torched at least 21 churches and several houses belonging to Christians. The violence was sparked by allegations of blasphemy, with the mob consisting of hundreds of individuals also targeting the office of the local […]
A summary of the news related to religious persecution from August 20, 2023, with footnotes to the sources: 1. Saudi Arabia: Mass Killings of Migrants at Yemen Border: Human Rights Watch reported that Saudi border guards have killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers attempting to cross the Yemen-Saudi border between March 2022 and […]
