In a landmark decision seen as a “ray of hope” by legal advocates and families of victims, the Islamabad High Court has ordered the federal government of Pakistan to establish an inquiry commission within 30 days to investigate the widespread abuse of the country’s controversial blasphemy laws.
A protest in Indonesia’s West Java province has raised fresh concerns over religious freedom, after hundreds of local residents objected to the construction of a church that had already received full legal approval.
Christians in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, have watched in grief as their church building was demolished without warning, raising serious concerns that more churches may soon face the same fate.
The arrests began shortly after a ceasefire with Israel came into effect on 25 June and appear to be part of a wider campaign to silence minority voices.
Their bodies were recently returned to their families in a solemn ceremony led by the Attorney General’s Office, marking a significant moment of recognition and truth in a country still grappling with decades of conflict.
A total of 10,852 abortions were carried out in Ireland in 2024, marking the highest annual figure since abortion was legalised in the country in 2019.
While the Trump administration and several conservative voices push for policies to boost the U.S. birth rate, a new poll reveals most Americans are far more concerned about the cost of raising children than the number being born.
Christians across South Asia are increasingly being stripped of their homes, land, and burial rights, as hostility toward followers of Christ continues to rise in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
The lawyer also criticised the court for ignoring the forged marriage certificate. “There was no official record of the marriage, and the registrar denied the signature was his,” said the lawyer.
The assault is the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting Christian communities in the region.
Roughly 200 Muslims attacked a private home in Tangkil village, Sukabumi, during Friday prayers, forcing retreat participants to flee and causing extensive damage to property.
In a significant step toward promoting inclusion, the Pakistani government has introduced a special training programme aimed at increasing the participation of religious minorities, including Christians, in the country’s civil service.
