Freedom of Religion and Belief
NIGERIA: Trial against Christian mother for alleged blasphemy will continue Nigerian court has refused to dismiss the prosecutors’ case in trial against Rhoda Jatau, whose defence is supported by ADF International. Jatau, a Christian and mother of 5, remains...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
NIGERIA: Catholic priest burned to death, another shot in north Nigeria Reuters (15.01.2023) – Gunmen burned a Catholic priest to death and shot and injured his colleague in northwest Nigeria on Sunday, police said, the latest violence raising concerns about...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Nigeria’s death-for-blasphemy laws slammed at European Parliament – MEP Carlo Fidanza calls for overturn of Sharia-inspired blasphemy laws that violate fundamental rights of religious minorities – Fidanza brings attention to Nigerian musician’s appeal to...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Against Nigeria’s blasphemy laws No one should be killed over their beliefs By Kelsey Zorzi The Critic (03.12.2022) – https://bit.ly/3XU1MoF – In Nigeria, you can be put to death under the law for the “crime” of blasphemy. Sufi musician Yahaya...
Freedom of Religion and Belief, Uncategorized
Christian woman on trial for blasphemy in Northeast Nigeria Charges based on a WhatsApp message she shared. Morning Star News (05.10.2022) – https://bit.ly/3TUVQbU – A Christian woman in northeast Nigeria is on trial after being held incommunicado for more...
