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Bitter Winter

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Islamabad. From Facebook.

12/06/2022 Massimo Introvigne

Pakistan: An Islamic Republic with a Diplomatic Sexual Abuse Problem

After International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, a reflection on recent incidents involving Pakistani male diplomats.

Results of the police desecration in February 2022.

12/02/2022 Massimo Introvigne

Ahmadi Graves Desecrated in Pakistan—Again

Dead or alive, members of the religious minority continue to be persecuted.

From another “Joyland” poster. From Twitter.

11/24/2022 Massimo Introvigne

Joyland: The Strange Case of an Award-Winning Movie from Lahore Banned in Lahore

The Pakistani film has met with critical acclaims. Punjab banned it claiming it promotes homosexuality, although the story is more complicated.

Sara Taseer. From Twitter.

11/22/2022 Massimo Introvigne

Sara Taseer: Daughter of Assassinated Pakistani Politician Refuses to Sign Anti-Ahmadi Passport Statement

In Pakistan, Muslims to get a passport should state they are not Ahmadis. The daughter of the Punjab Governor killed for his support of Asia Bibi didn’t.

Above, Salma Meghwar (left) and the mother of Shanti Meghwar. Below, the mothers of Kareena and Sakeena. From Twitter.

10/25/2022 Marco Respinti

Pakistan: More Kidnapping, Forced Conversions of Hindu Girls

While protests for Chanda Mahraj continue, not even being married keeps young women from religious minorities safe from abduction.

A desperate Chanda Maharaj learns of the court’s verdict. From Twitter.

10/21/2022 Marco Respinti

Pakistan: Court Gives Back Hindu Girl to Her Kidnapper

One day after Chanda Maharaj was rescued by the police, a Pakistani court ruled she should go back to her Muslim “husband.”

Chandra Maharaj. From Twitter.

10/20/2022 Marco Respinti

Pakistan: Police Rescues Abducted Hindu Girl

15-year-old Chanda Maharaj was abducted in Hyderabad. In this case, it ended well.

Willy Fautré (right) at the European Parliament hearing. Source: European Parliament.

10/19/2022 Willy Fautré

Russia Uses Rape as a Military Strategy in Ukraine

Both the United Nations and the European Parliament denounce horrific war crimes. The youngest victim is 4, the oldest is 82.

Poster for the October 16 initiative.

10/10/2022 Massimo Introvigne

October 16: Prayer and Silence Against Armageddon

Why Bitter Winter supports the Global Prayer for Love and Peace and the One Minute Silence initiatives.

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