There are currently 25 Christians in prison for blasphemy in Pakistan, 6 of whom sentenced to death. All victims who, according to the lawyer, “are safer inside a prison rather than outside, where they would be exposed to the revenge of Islamic radicals who would like to execute those who are branded as blasphemers even before the trial that ascertains the responsibility”, explains the lawyer
Blasphemy remains one of Pakistan’s most controversial laws. But according to Human Rights groups, accusations of blasphemy are subject to abuse, and are often made to settle personal vendettas
A Christian woman who spent eight years on death row in Pakistan on charges of blasphemy, is expected to leave the country after the Supreme Court upheld her acquittal on Tuesday
Blasphemy remains one of Pakistan’s most controversial laws. According to Human Rights groups, accusations of blasphemy are often use to settle personal disputes or abuse others.Political parties and civic societies in Pakistan should take more active roles to aware people about the misuse of these laws,they observed. There were several violent incidents relating to blasphemy …
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