Nigeria (Morning Star News) – Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed 17 Christians who had gathered after a baby dedication at a church in central Nigeria, including the mother of the child, sources said.
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Britain must act urgently to save Christians around the world from persecution that is “unprecedented in many centuries”, the Church of England and Roman Catholic church have said https://t.co/QP1p6Zt61E
KAZAKHSTAN In addition to one Muslim on trial in Shymkent, 18 individuals are known to be currently jailed for exercising freedom of religion or belief. All are Sunni Muslim men. A further 11 are serving restricted freedom sentences.
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Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP) I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of armed violence against farming communities in Nigeria. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts, and I thank the Backbench Business … Continued
A surge in aggressive nationalism in key parts of the world is to blame for a rise in violence and other intimidation against religious minorities – and the West is failing to convert words of concern into action, according to … Continued
Ruth Gledhill writes in The Tablet: Members of parliament from different countries have written an open letter pleading help for Asia Bibi after her blasphemy acquittal More than 230 parliamentarians from countries including the UK have signed an open letter … Continued
With religious repression and violence by abusive governments and extremist groups becoming a daily reality across the globe, the International Panel for Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB), a transnational network of parliamentarians, has been building collective political … Continued
The APPG welcomes the acquittal of Asia Bibi. Mrs Bibi was accused of blasphemy in 2010 which automatically carries the death penalty. The Supreme Court determined that no solid evidence of wrongdoing was presented before the Court in the eight … Continued
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has poblished, in a world first, a list of the best and worst countries to be an atheist. This year the IHEU launches its 7th annual Freedom of Thought Report at the United … Continued
The APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief has issued the following statement on the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh on Saturday: The APPG sends its deep condolences to the families and friends of the 11 victims … Continued
Westminster Hall, Thursday 25 October Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP) I beg to move that this House has considered international freedom of religion or belief day 2018. It is a pleasure to introduce this debate. Thank you, Mr Walker, for chairing it—it … Continued
24 October – Baroness Anelay of St Johns To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to (1) promote freedom of religion or belief, and (2) mark International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day on 27 October. The Minister … Continued
The report POISON, TORTURE, LIES AND REPRESSION: HUMAN RIGHTS IN RUSSIA TODAY has been launched by the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission. The following extracts relate specifically to issues around Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB): Freedom of religion or belief is also under … Continued
Westminster Hall debate – 26 March 2019 Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP) I beg to move that this House has …
Home Office cites Bible to deny asylum Kaya Burgess, Religious Affairs Correspondent | Richard Ford, Home …
Policy paper Independent review of FCO support for persecuted Christians, commissioned by the Foreign Secretary: …
Freedom of religion SIR – As persons with experience of international human rights protection over the past two …
