Systematic Persecution: Pakistan’s Continued Assault on Ahmadiyya Religious Freedom

Systematic Persecution: Pakistan’s Continued Assault on Ahmadiyya Religious Freedom

On November 22, 2024, a horrifying incident of religious persecution unfolded in Kot Karam Bakhsh, Sialkot, revealing the systematic marginalization of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan. According to the International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) incident report, approximately 150 extremists from Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), accompanied by local police, launched a coordinated attack on a 70-year-old Ahmadiyya mosque.

The 142th Session of the Human Rights Committee Expresses Concerns over Violations of Freedom of Religion in Pakistan

The 142th Session of the Human Rights Committee Expresses Concerns over Violations of Freedom of Religion in Pakistan

The 142nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Committee, held on October 17-18, 2024 at the Palais Wilson in Geneva, provided an opportunity for an in-depth dialogue between the Committee experts and the official delegation of Pakistan. At the heart of the discussions was the question of freedom of religion and discrimination against religious minorities, particularly the Ahmadiyya community, which raised serious concerns among the Committee members.

Uncovering Persecution: USCIRF Sheds Light on Turkey’s Religious Freedom Landscape

Uncovering Persecution: USCIRF Sheds Light on Turkey’s Religious Freedom Landscape

The recent detailed report, from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom sheds light on the challenges surrounding freedom in Turkey. It reveals a relationship between the state and different faith groups depicting a nation struggling with issues.

Covering the period from July 2022 to June 2023 the report emphasizes the difficulties encountered by minorities in Turkey. It exposes limitations faced by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and Jehovah’s Witnesses community unveiling obstacles that hinder the right to religious freedom.

A significant aspect highlighted in the report is the marginalization of the Alevi community a sect facing discrimination in Turkey. The report underscores how Alevi places of worship known as Cemevis, lack recognition compared to mosques showcasing unequal treatment towards this minority group.

UN Human Rights Council Draft Resolution Calls for Strengthened Protection of Minority Rights

UN Human Rights Council Draft Resolution Calls for Strengthened Protection of Minority Rights

The United Nations Human Rights Council is currently considering a draft resolution (A/HRC/55/L.22) that aims to bolster the rights of persons belonging to national, ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities. The resolution, sponsored by a diverse group of countries, emphasizes the need for States to take concrete measures to ensure the full enjoyment of minority rights and promote social cohesion.

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