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pakistan
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“Blasphemous” Pakistani couple tell of their extraordinary escape from death row
Couple speak out on new documentary by ADF International, directed by Emma Webb, ahead of UN Int'l Day for victims of violence based on religion or belief.
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BAIL FOR “BLASPHEMY”: Man granted bail after 3 years in prison for “blaspheming” during neighborhood pigeon argument
Human rights advocates denounce poor treatment of Stephen Masih, who suffers from bipolar disorder.
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International day commemorating victims of violence based on FORB
This week, a Pakistani Christian couple, who had been on death row for seven years on false blasphemy charges, has safely arrived in Europe*.
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Pakistani Christians granted asylum after release from death row
This week, a Pakistani Christian couple, who had been on death row for seven years on false blasphemy charges, has safely arrived in Europe*.
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Pakistani Christians escape death sentence
The Lahore High Court has overturned a death sentence for a Catholic Pakistani couple. A session court had sentenced Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel to death by hanging in 2014 over blasphemy charges.
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Forcibly-married 14-year-old Maira hopes for Easter miracle
Maira* loved to sing hymns at her church's Easter service. This Easter, she is forced to hide rather than be able to join in celebrations. She had been abducted, forcibly married to a much older…
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