Two U.S. documents reminded us this month that Cuba remains among the worst countries of the world when it comes to religious liberty.
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Pakistan: Police Attacks Ahmadi Mosque in Gujranwala
In Baghbanpura, in the urban area of Gujranwala, Punjab, the Ahmadis covered decorative minarets with an iron sheet to make them invisible. It was not enough.
Pakistanis Accused of Blasphemy Persecuted Abroad as Well
Blogger Ahmed Waqas Goraya now lives in the Netherlands. He says the long arm of Pakistan is coming for him—and many others.
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.
Ahmadi Graves Desecrated in Pakistan—Again
Dead or alive, members of the religious minority continue to be persecuted.
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: 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.
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.
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.”
Pakistan: Police Rescues Abducted Hindu Girl
15-year-old Chanda Maharaj was abducted in Hyderabad. In this case, it ended well.