UK Man Jailed for Casteist Slurs in Social Media Post

A man in the UK was arrested for posting casteist slurs on social media, making it the first time someone was convicted for caste-based discrimination in Britain.

UK: Man Sentenced to 18 Weeks in Jail for Posting Casteist Offensive Message on Social Media.
A man, named Amrik Singh Bajwa, has been given a custodial sentence of 18 weeks for posting a casteist offensive message on Tik Tok, pic.twitter.com/Cenol3oriL

Free Speech Threatened? Woman Who Insulted French President Faces Trial

A French woman from Saint-Omer in northern France was charged for allegedly insulting French President Emmanuel Macron on social media, describing him as a “piece of filth.”

French woman faces trial, €12,000 fine for 'insulting' Macron on Facebook https://t.co/JQ7Pg9zqYe

— Raheem. (@RaheemKassam) April 3, 2023

Attacked with Yogurt & Arrested: The Dangers of Not Wearing Hijab in Iran

Iranian authorities arrested a mother and her daughter for not wearing hijabs after a man threw a tub of yogurt at them for not wearing headscarves.

You may have seen this video of a man in a corner shop in Iran pouring yoghurt over the heads of two women who weren't covering their hair.

The man has been arrested for "disturbing public order" & the two women have been detained for showing their hair.pic.twitter.com/GX89hL6dZo

Powerful Message from a Persecuted Egyptian Atheist

Sherif Gaber lived a typical life as a university student in Egypt, studying sociology at the Suez Canal University in Ismailia. But his life would change because of an argument with a teacher and a few Facebook postings that got him into legal trouble.

Around a decade after that, Sherif Gaber became a vlogger and political activist, fighting for human rights in a country notorious for its human rights violations under its authoritarian government.

Pakistani Man Sentenced to Death for Sharing "Blasphemous" Content

Pakistani authorities have sentenced a man to death over accusations of sharing blasphemous content on a Whatsapp group.

Court sentences man to death for blasphemy in Pakistan #FMTNews #FMTWorld https://t.co/bXptYK7faN

"Erasing Islamic Faith": Muslim Cleric Flees Saudi Arabia for Safety

A Saudi cleric and religious scholar who went missing after criticizing the kingdom’s rulers for implementing social reforms have reportedly fled the country, reports from the Middle East Monitor and Middle East Eye say.

UK Islamic Charity Under Fire for Urging Followers to Pray Against LGBT

An Islamic charity in the UK was criticized for sharing a post on social media against the LGBTQIA+ community, urging followers to pray for protection against them.

These schools prepare children for a 'life of intolerance and division'. "It's a very worrying time for the LGBT community. We seem to be making great leaps in some areas but in this particular area, we are just not making the same headway." https://t.co/NZ1tgBJydM

Indian Cow Vigilante Social Media Influencer Accused of Murder

A cow vigilante influencer has become notorious in India and worldwide for uploading videos of his fights with suspected cow smugglers on several social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

The vigilante, who goes under the name of Monu Manesar on social media, has been documenting his war against people suspected of smuggling cattle or beef in India for six years, according to reports by the Wall Street Journal and the Hindustan Times.

Woman Sparks Controversy by Lighting Cigarette with Burning Hindu Holy Text

A video showing an Indian woman burning a copy of Manusmriti, an ancient Sanskrit text often described as a “code of conduct” for Hindus, went viral on social media last Sunday. It comes at a time when India is experiencing a rise in Hindu nationalist sentiment.

Woman Sets Manusmriti On Fire, Lights Cigarette With It, Video Goes Viral https://t.co/7AyjLYF1S2

Atheist Activist Assaulted by Mob Inside Police Van in India

A mob in India’s southern state of Telangana attacked an atheist activist while inside a police van, according to reports by Indian media outlets. The assault happened in the state’s Hanamkonda district.