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Religious Freedom

Protests mounted over forcible conversion/marriage of girl in Pakistan

Christians, rights advocates and civil society members at protests in Pakistan on Sunday (March 29) condemned a recent federal court verdict upholding a forced conversion/marriage of a Christian girl by a Muslim man.

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Prison conditions in Iran worsen for Christians, other inmates

Conditions in Iran for Christians imprisoned for their faith and other inmates have deteriorated dramatically since the U.S. and Israeli bombing of the Islamic regime in the past month, according to human rights groups.

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U.S. panel calls for sanctions on Hindu nationalist group in India

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Christian in Pakistan awaits verdict in high-profile blasphemy case

Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are facing renewed criticism as a Christian charged in a high-profile case awaits a verdict that could carry the death penalty.

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Son of pastor in Cuba remains jailed amid civil unrest

A pastor was briefly detained in Cuba after uploading a Bible teaching video on YouTube, while the 16-year-old son of another church leader on the island remains in custody after being accused of participating in a protest march, an advocacy group reported.

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Interfaith body delays church permit in Medan, Indonesia

A state-supported organization formed in 2006 to maintain religious harmony and tolerance in Indonesia has delayed recommending whether to support a building permit for a church in North Sumatra Province, sources said.

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Christian acquitted in baseless blasphemy case in Pakistan

A court has acquitted a 62-year-old Catholic of baseless blasphemy charges after the complainant said he had “forgiven” him and wished to withdraw the case, the victim’s lawyer said.

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Officials in Pakistan defy order to correct Christians’ religious ID

Authorities in Pakistan failed to correct the religious identity of a Christian family in the national database despite a court directive, leaving them vulnerable to social pressure and economic hardship, they said.

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Bangladesh Christian leaders express cautious hope under new government

Bangladesh’s new government has prompted cautious optimism among Christian leaders, who say recent political changes offer a potential opening for greater religious freedom even as concerns remain over security, justice and political pressure.

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Database launched on anti-Christian violations of religious freedom in Australia

An advocacy group defending Judeo-Christian values in Australia has launched a database to track infringements of Christians’ religious freedom.

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