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Tarique Rahman Condemns Jamaat-E-Islami Amid Growing Concerns of Religious Extremism in Bangladesh
Dec 08, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Bangladesh's political landscape is shifting as BNP leader Tarique Rahman openly criticizes radical Islamist group Jamaat-E-Islami, warning of conspiracies threatening the nation's stability. As former PM Khaleda Zia prepares for medical evacuation abroad, Rahman highlights concerns about minority persecution and religious extremism following Sheikh Hasina's ousting, calling for democratic solutions to counter growing radicalization under the interim government.
Trump Warns of "Existential Threat" to Nigerian Christians Amid Complex Religious and Resource Conflicts
Nov 01, 2025 03:42 am CST
Former President Donald Trump has raised concerns about violence against Christians in Nigeria, designating it a "country of particular concern" for religious freedom violations. While Trump attributes the violence to radical Islamists, experts note the situation reflects a more nuanced reality involving jihadist groups like Boko Haram, criminal banditry, and resource conflicts between Muslim herders and Christian farmers amid climate pressures and population growth.