Christian School Pays $100 Million Over Torture & Starvation Allegations

After former students sued for allegedly beating, starving, and sexually assaulting them, a now-defunct Christian boarding school in rural West Virginia settled lawsuits with a record $100 million, lawyers of the victims announced.

Hidden Crisis in China: Why Are the Uyghurs Drawing Xi Jinping's Attention?

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a surprise visit to Xinjiang, where he urged officials in the region to conserve the “hard-won social stability” that it is enjoying and deepen efforts to control “illegal religious activities” in Xinjiang.

Xi urges more work to 'control illegal religious activities' in Xinjiang on surprise visit - The Guardian https://t.co/UplkWvQUoc

Teen Iranian Bride Killed for Seeking Divorce

A 14-year-old girl was killed by her brother in Iran while seeking a divorce, reflecting the violent culture of honor killings in the Islamic Republic.

Four Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy in Pakistan

Four individuals in Pakistan were sentenced to death on September 4th for blasphemy for sharing content deemed insulting to the Prophet Muhammad and the Holy Quran, while one convict was sentenced to seven years in prison in the case.

Pakistan court sentences four to death for blasphemy. https://t.co/GW3BddqRcV

— James Booth (@jamesbooth100) September 7, 2023

Hindu Student Hospitalized After Being Beaten by Muslim Teacher in India

A 10th-grade student in the district of Kathua in Jammu was sent to a hospital after his school teacher and principal severely beat him for writing "Jai Shri Ram" (Glory to Lord Rama) on his classroom’s blackboard, triggering protests in the area and led to the closure of his school.

Charlie Hebdo Takes Aim: Denmark's Controversial Blasphemy Law Under Fire!

Charlie Hebdo, the French satirical newspaper known for being targeted by two Islamist terrorists that saw 12 people killed and 11 injured in January 2015, criticized the Danish government after it proposed a new law banning religious books such as the Quran from being desecrated.

French satirical newspaper 'Charlie Hebdo' blasts proposed Danish blasphemy law https://t.co/iDvNKCm1xH a de @LeMonde_EN

Swedish City in Crisis: Quran Burning Incites Mass Unrest in Malmo!

Riots and clashes erupted in an immigrant neighborhood in Sweden’s third-largest city after a notorious anti-Islam activist burned another copy of the Quran in another protest.

Authorities in the southern coastal city of Malmö said dozens of cars, including in an underground garage, were set on fire, and rioters threw stones at them. They described the events that occurred last September 3rd and lasted overnight as “a violent riot.”

Iranian Protester Accused of Burning Quran Tortured to Death in Prison

After he was sentenced to death in January for allegedly burning the Quran, 35-year-old Javad Rouhi mysteriously died while under the custody of the Iranian authorities, sparking anger among Iranians at a time when the first anniversary of the protests triggered by Mahsa Amini’s death is fast approaching.

Iran: Suspicious Death of Imprisoned Protester https://t.co/xl3y9FWqcd

Pakistani Islamic Cleric, Notorious For Fatwas, Booked On Blasphemy Charge

An Islamic cleric in Pakistan is facing blasphemy charges after two men filed a first information report (FIA) to authorities against him.

Saudi Man Sentenced To Death For Tweets Criticizing Nation's Leaders

A man in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to death for his Tweets criticizing the country’s leadership following an intensifying crackdown against dissent in the ultraconservative, Muslim-majority kingdom.