A Pakistani Christian accused of blasphemy and attacked by a mob last month died of his injuries on Monday, a police official said. Police in eastern Punjab province arrested more than 100 Muslim men and charged them under anti-terrorism laws…
After mob lynched man, Sokoto Governor warns against blasphemy
Sokoto State governor Ahmed Aliyu has warned that his administration would not tolerate the issue of blasphemy. Aliyu also warned that his administration will deal decisively with anyone found guilty of any act aimed at degrading the personality of Prophet…
Pakistan unblocks Wikipedia days after blasphemy ban
Pakistani authorities on Tuesday unblocked the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, days after restricting the website for blasphemous content. Malahat Rab, a spokesperson for Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), told dpa on Tuesday that “Wikipedia has been unblocked as per the directions of…
30-year-old Vigilante set ablaze in Abuja after argument with cleric – Police
A 30-year-old vigilante, Ahmad Usman, has been set ablaze around Tippa garage at Federal Housing Estate in Lugbe Area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the police said. The incident occurred at about 1pm after Usman got into an argument…
Blasphemy: Lawyer Who Defended Christian Woman Flees Pakistan (ThisDay)
The lawyer who represented a Christian woman in Pakistan, Asia Bibi, recently acquitted of blasphemy, has fled the country to Europe. Saif Mulook who is still Bibi’s lawyer said he had to flee for his life so that he could…