religious persecution
Marco Rubio Warns Radical Islam Poses Imminent Global Threat and Announces Visa Restrictions for Persecutors of Christians
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 pm CST
US State Secretary Marco Rubio has issued a warning about radical Islam's expanding threat to global security, announcing visa restrictions against those who perpetrate violence against Christians worldwide. Highlighting concerns about terrorist groups in Nigeria and beyond, Rubio emphasized America's commitment to protecting religious freedom while addressing the strategic challenges posed by extremist ideologies seeking territorial and population control.
Rising Religious Extremism in Bangladesh: Attacks on Baul Singers Intensify While Yunus Administration Remains Silent
Nov 27, 2025 03:18 pm CST
Bangladesh faces escalating religious violence as UNESCO-recognized Baul singers become targets of radical Islamist attacks. While Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus maintains silence, minority communities face increasing persecution, raising concerns about growing religious extremism following former PM Sheikh Hasina's ousting. Recent assaults on Baul performers highlight the deteriorating situation for cultural and religious minorities across the South Asian nation.
Sheikh Hasina Condemns Yunus Administration for Sanctioning Violence Against Hindu Minorities in Bangladesh
Nov 17, 2025 11:42 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus for allegedly orchestrating attacks on Hindu minorities and undermining democracy. In her first major international interview since her ouster in August 2024, Hasina described the current administration as "illegitimate" and warned that Bangladesh faces growing extremism and instability under Yunus's leadership. She criticized the delay in elections, expressed concerns about religious persecution, and reaffirmed her commitment to restoring democratic governance in Bangladesh.
Hindu Girl Rescued After Forced Marriage and Conversion in Pakistan: A Growing Crisis for Religious Minorities
Nov 03, 2025 09:24 pm CST
A Pakistani court has ordered the reunion of a Hindu girl with her family after she endured three months of kidnapping, forced religious conversion, and marriage to an older Muslim man. This case highlights the ongoing crisis facing religious minorities in Pakistan's Sindh province, where systematic abductions and forced marriages of Hindu girls continue to terrorize the community despite limited legal protections.
Trump Threatens Military Intervention in Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Persecution: Examining the Religious Conflict Claims
Nov 02, 2025 10:00 am CST
President Trump has threatened military action against Nigeria, claiming Christians face systematic killings by Islamists. This article examines the complex religious dynamics in Nigeria, where experts note both Christians and Muslims suffer in ongoing conflicts, and explores how Nigerian leadership refutes claims of religious intolerance while addressing security challenges from Boko Haram insurgency and farmer-herder conflicts.
Post-Assad Syria: Sectarian Violence and Execution-Style Killings Plague Suwayda Region
Oct 23, 2025 04:32 pm CST
Ten months after Bashar al-Assad's fall, Syria faces renewed sectarian violence as Ahmed al-Shara's government fails to protect minorities. The Suwayda massacre, documented through verified videos showing execution-style killings of Druze civilians, has led to calls for secession as religious tensions escalate across the fractured nation.
Russia To Seize Assets Of International 'Satanists'
Sep 20, 2025 02:45 am CST
Russia on Friday added what it termed the "international Satanism movement" to a financial blacklist, enabling it to freeze the assets of alleged members even if they have no criminal record.