Freedom of Religion and Belief
CZECHIA: When the media and the entertainment industry slander religion The press, movies, and TV dramas can be strong allies of truth. They can also turn away from it, distracting the public through spectacle and display. by Marco Respinti, Journalist (*) *Full...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
NIGERIA: Nigerian atheist freed from prison but fears for his life By Yemisi Adegoke BBC (08.01.2025) – A prominent Nigerian atheist, who has just been freed after serving more than four years in prison for blasphemy, is now living in a safe house as his legal...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
NIGERIA: Pastor, wife and three other Christians slain Christian Daily (12.06.2024) – Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed a pastor, his wife and three other Christians at about midnight on June 2 in Plateau state, central Nigeria, sources said. The raiders with...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
NIGERIA: UN experts demand release of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu imprisoned for WhatsApp messages Sharif-Aminu was sentenced to death by hanging for sharing allegedly “blasphemous” song lyrics on WhatsApp ADF International (17.05.2024) – Experts from the United Nations...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT-NIGERIA: Resolution on attacks against Christians in Nigeria COMECE (09.02.2024) – COMECE welcomes the resolution of the European Parliament adopted on Thursday, 8 February 2024, condemning recent attacks against Christians in Nigeria...