Debate Over "Burkini" Proposal Sparks Controversy in French City

After a two-and-a-half-hour debate, a French city has allowed the wearing of "burkinis," followed by a divisive vote.

Grenoble, a city in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France, has approved the controversial swim attire, with a slim margin of 29 versus 27, with two abstentions.

Muslim Outrage Forces Canadian University to Pull Poster of Lesbian Hijabis

On May 17, also known as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), Western University in Canada faced outrage from its local Muslim community when it posted a graphic featuring two women in hijab in the pretext of an intimate relationship.

Call to Action: Help Nigerian Imprisoned Atheist Mubarak Bala!

Back in April, Humanists International wrote an online open letter to Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje regarding the unjust conviction and sentencing of Atheist activist Mubarak Bala. The open letter still welcomes signatures to show support and gather more attention.

Mob Sets Mosque on Fire in Madhya Pradesh, India

On May 16, a mosque in Madhya Pradesh, India, was set on fire by a violent mob.

Female Student Killed by Mob for Blaspheming Prophet Mohammad in Nigeria

On May 12, 2022, Sokoto State Police in northern Nigeria announced that they’d apprehended two suspects for the murder of Deborah Samuel after a riot started against her where a mob beat her to death and burned her body.

Bikini Wax Ban: Crackdown on Female Beauty Treatments in Iranian Holy City

Iranian officials began cracking down on hairdressers over new restrictions targeting women’s beauty salons.

Taliban Orders All Women to Wear Face-Covering Burqas in Public

On Saturday, April 30, the Taliban announced a new mandate, ordering women to follow a strict dress code while in public.

The Taliban is slowly imposing severe infringement on women's rights despite promising torespect and uphold women's rights after taking over.

Indian Ex-Muslim Nearly Killed by Brother After Denouncing Islam

On Sunday, May 1, police from Kollam, Kerala, India, filed a police report for the attempted murder of a 24-year-old who a group of men attacked.

According to police reports, Askar Ali, a resident of Malappuram, was in Kollam that Sunday to speak at a conference.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Faced with Blasphemy Charges

Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has been charged with blasphemy along with 150 others, including Khan’s top allies. The police confirmed the First Incident Report (FIR) on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

7 Arrested For Throwing Pork & Pages Of Quran At Mosques in India

On April 21, seven individuals were arrested in Uttar Pradesh, a state in Northern India, concerning the desecration of several mosques. According to the local police, the suspects wanted revenge for the violent clashes in Jahangirpuri during the Hanuman Jayanti parades.

The suspects threw torn pages of the Quran and pig meat, attacking two mosques in Ghosiyana and Kashmiri Mohalla. The suspects also desecrated Gulab Shah Baba, a local Mazar.

Both items used in the attacks are considered offensive by the Muslims.