Muslim who Helped Fuel Global Unrest Over Muhammad Cartoons Apologizes

In 2006, there was mass chaos, demonstrations, riots, threats and violence after a Danish newspaper, Jyllands-Posten, published a series of cartoons depicting the Islamic prophet Muhammad. One of the leaders of the outcry is now apologizing for his role.

Shot Dead For Dancing - Pakistani Sisters Pay With Their Lives For Dancing in The Rain

In a ghastly incident two teenaged sisters were mercilessly shot dead only because they danced in the rain.The victims, Noor Basra and Noor Sheza aged 15 and 16 respectively were killed in cold blood after a clip showing them cavorting in the rain spread through the town causing outrage among its ultra-conservative residents.

Buddhist Extremism Rises in Myanmar

While this state of events seems to be a major issue for the international community, Ashin Wirathu gains more and more popularity in Myanmar, encouraging boycotting of Muslim businesses and stirring up nationalism among his followers, thus creating fear among the minority of Muslims.

Islamists Execute Teenager for Blasphemy in Syria

Members of an Al-Qaeda associated radical Islamic group executed a teenager in the presence of his mother and father as a punishment for what they claimed to be religious blasphemy.

Teenage Gang Rape Victim Condemned to Die In Pakistan

After four men gang raped her when she was only 13 years old, members of Kainat Soomro's village deemed her a "black virgin", condemning her to die.

Religious Violence Drives Myanmar Muslims to take refuge in Monastery

Myanmar smolders from latest bout of Buddhist led anti-Muslim sectarian rioting. Over one thousand Muslims displaced in the chaos are being housed in a Buddhist monastery protected by twenty four hour army and police guard.

50,000 Children Accused of Sorcery

A recent BBC documentary by Kevani Kanda shows that around 50,000 children accused of witchcraft are being held in churches all across Congo. In 'Branded a Witch', Kevani tries to uncover faith-based child abuse in Congo. The documentary shows children assaulted by a Church leader if they are believed to be possessed magical powers.

Australian Woman Gang-Raped & Jailed for Illicit Sex Under Sharia La

Alicia Gali was an Australian employee of hotel chain Starwood in the United Arab Emirates when she was subjected to a brutal attack. While using her laptop in the hotel bar, her drink was spiked and, while she was unconscious, Gali was raped by three of her colleagues. Gali woke up with multiple bruises and four broken ribs. At this point, she took herself to hospital and reported the crime herself.

Bangladesh Riots for Anti-Blasphemy Laws

The streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital city, have been the home to uprisings during the past two months. Some Bengali people want justice for those playing a role in the war crime tribunals from the 1971 War of Independence. After the tribunal sentenced Delwar Hossain Sayedee, a Bangladeshi Islamist party leader, to death, people took to the streets, ensuing riots