A motion asks the Commission to reconsider the privileged GSP+ status accorded to the country, because of its gross violations of religious liberty.
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Virgin of Guadalupe Mural Vandalized in Los Angeles
The incident is part of an alarming series of attacks against Catholic statues and churches in the United States.
Pakistan’s Independent Journalists Killed, Wounded, Tortured
In Pakistan, reporters who criticize the authorities or denounce human rights violations are routinely attacked.
Murder in a Coptic Monastery: Father Isaiah, Murderer or Scapegoat?
NGOs ask to stay the execution of Father Isaiah, a coptic monk sentenced in Egypt for the murder of his bishop.
Pakistan: Another Ahmadi Mosque Attacked
A mob demolished the minarets and mihrab of the building in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan. Again, the police sided with the thugs.
Costa Rica: Religion-Based Conscientious Objection to Taking Oaths Denied
A hairdresser refused to submit a sworn declaration about the health inspection of his shop, claiming swearing is against the Bible.
EU Draft Regulation Against Terrorist Content Online: Dangerous for Religious Freedom?
Leading NGOs believe the proposed rules would encourage Internet giants to discriminate against free speech and “marginalized religious communities.”
A Campaign to Discriminate Religious Charities in Australia
Easter articles against Scientology tried to revive old attempts to use the Charities Act to discriminate against religions some politicians and media do not like.
Muslims, Christians Critic of the French Law on “Separatism”
Some amendments passed by the Senate raise serious religious liberty issues. France’s Christian leaders officially join Muslims in criticizing the draft law.
Pakistan: 100-year-old Hindu Temple Attacked in Rawalpindi
Religious extremists and the “encroachment mafia” likely cooperated in the attack in Purana Qila.