PAKISTAN: Bail granted to Christian couple accused of blasphemy
A Christian couple has been released on bail following a blasphemy accusation
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PAKISTAN: Aid distributed to Christians in Jaranwala
The rations are meant to last families two to three weeks, depending on family size
PAKISTAN: Pastor shot and wounded in Jaranwala
Rev Eleazar Sidhu, a Presbyterian minister, was shot and wounded by Muslim extremists
PAKISTAN: Support pledged for Jaranwala’s Christians
21 church buildings and over 100 homes now known to have been damaged or destroyed
PAKISTAN: Muslim mob attacks Christian community in Jaranwala
Five church buildings and scores of houses attacked in the Christian community of Jaranwala
Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee focuses on persecution of Christians worldwide
Church in Chains delegation included speakers from India, Iran and Nigeria
PAKISTAN: Government to strengthen blasphemy laws
Pakistan’s government has conceded to demands from Islamist opposition party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan and signed an agreement that allows blasphemy cases to be tried under anti-terrorism laws
PAKISTAN: Ambassador receives petition for reform of Blasphemy Law
Ambassador acknowledges “We need to do better”
IRELAND: TDs and Senators petition Pakistani Ambassador for reform of blasphemy law
Twelve members of the Oireachtas signed the petition
GLOBAL GUIDE LAUNCH: Over 200 million Christians at constant risk of persecution
The Global Guide was formally launched by Rev Trevor Sargent (Church of Ireland minister and former Green Party leader).