Tag: Muslims

Thousands of Myanmar refugees seeks refuge in India

The U.N. stated that there is an estimated four to six thousand refugees from Myanmar who have fled for safety in India.

China remains most worrying country for religious freedom

Persecuted religious minorities in China include Christians, Muslims and Buddhists. 

Muslim leaders in Malaysia call for religious harmony

While Malaysia generally respects religious freedom, the Muslim authorities remain critical towards conversion to other religions

Easter service interrupted by three young Muslims in Germany

The State Security Service has started an investigation for disturbing the exercise of religion.

The Mayor of Paris considers Ramadan as "part of French cultural heritage"

At the same time, Christianity is no longer considered as part of the cultural heritage of France, according to the Left.

Cyprus religious leaders condemn party at historic monastery

It is the only Armenian monastery on the island and an important historical site for the community living there.

French Christians criticise new law on "Islamic separatism"

Many believe that the fight against Islamism will be used to limit the religious freedom of not only Muslim fundamentalists.

Pakistan’s National Education Policy discriminates against religious minorities

Religious discrimination will further set back non-Muslim students from an already low national literacy standard. 

Saudi Christian faces two trials and death threats

The Christian convert, his wife, and his son are facing violent death threats as a result of their faith.

US parlamentarian took a vow in a hijab with her hand on the Quran

It is the first time such a situation takes place in the United States.