8-Year-Old Pakistani Boy Youngest Every to Be Charged with Blasphemy; Fortunately, Police Drop His Charges
In July 2021, human rights activists and organizations were pleased to hear of the acquittal of Pakistani Christian couple Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel after they had spent 7 years in prison. The couple was falsely accused by a local Muslim cleric of sending blasphemous text messages in English to his phone; in spite of …
Some good news from Somaliland
August 5, 2021 HARGEISA, Somaliland – A regional court in Hargeisa, Somaliland, dismissed all the charges against Christian couple, who have been held since January on charges of “apostasy” and “spreading Christianity.” The couple, and others similarly charged, were released immediately. (Middle East Concern) The charges followed raids in January when police arrested the couple …
