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politics2 years ago

Investigation into Indian Deputy IT Minister's Social Media Post After Attack on Jehovah's Witnesses

The deputy minister of Information Technology in India is being investigated by police in Kerala for allegedly inciting religious hatred on social media following bomb blasts at a Jehovah's Witnesses convention. The attack, which killed three people and injured 50, targeted the Christian-based religious movement in the southern state. A man claiming responsibility for the attack was arrested, accusing the group of being anti-national. The deputy minister, Rajeev Chandrashekhar, condemned the blast on social media and accused Kerala's ruling Communist party of appeasing radical organizations like Hamas. Kerala's chief minister accused Chandrashekhar's Hindu nationalist party of trying to destabilize the state.

via Reuters India|
#india#investigation#jehovahs-witnesses
international-relations2 years ago

"UN Human Rights Council Defies Opposition to Pass Religious Hatred Resolution"

The United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a resolution urging member states to prosecute acts of religious-based antagonism, despite opposition from the United States and European delegations. The measure, supported by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, calls for member states to review their national laws and policies to address gaps that hinder the prevention and prosecution of religious hatred. The resolution references the recent burning of the Quran in Sweden and calls for the perpetrators to be held accountable. The US and several Western nations opposed the resolution, arguing that limiting freedom of expression could amplify hateful ideas.

via Catholic News Agency|
#anti-muslim-hatred#freedom-of-expression#international-relations
human-rights2 years ago

Global Outrage and Calls for Action After Quran Burnings

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a resolution condemning recent incidents of Quran burning, despite some countries expressing concerns about freedom of speech. The resolution was prompted by an "alarming rise" in acts of religious hatred, particularly the desecration of the Quran in some European and other countries. Pakistan and other nations called for action to combat incitement to religious hatred, while the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights emphasized the need to address hate speech through awareness, dialogue, education, and interfaith engagement. The debate highlighted the tension between free speech and religious freedom, with Sweden's government defending the right to freedom of expression while condemning the Quran burning as Islamophobic.

via DW (English)|
#blasphemy#freedom-of-speech#human-rights
international-relations2 years ago

Global Response to Quran Burning: UN Motion and Muslim States Demand Action

The United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a resolution on religious hatred and bigotry following a Quran-burning incident in Sweden. The motion was opposed by the United States and the European Union, who cited conflicts with their positions on human rights and freedom of expression. Pakistan and other Organisation of Islamic Cooperation countries secured an urgent debate at the UNHRC, expressing concerns over the incident. The resolution called on countries to impede the prevention and prosecution of acts and advocacy of religious hatred. The voting results showed a division among nations, with some supporting the resolution, some opposing it, and others abstaining.

via Al Jazeera English|
#freedom-of-expression#international-relations#quran-burning
international-affairs2 years ago

Global Outrage Erupts Over Quran Burning: Muslim Nations Demand Action at UN

Muslim states, including Iran and Pakistan, are demanding accountability and action at the UN Human Rights Council after a Koran burning incident in Sweden, which they consider to be incitement of religious hatred. The motion brought by Pakistan seeks a report from the UN rights chief on the issue and calls on states to review their laws to prevent and prosecute acts of religious hatred. While Muslim states argue for stronger measures, Western members express concerns about the implications for free speech. Intense negotiations are ongoing, and a vote is expected, with the motion likely to pass due to the support of OIC countries.

via Yahoo News|
#freedom-of-speech#international-affairs#koran-burning
religion2 years ago

International Outcry and Protests Erupt Over Quran Desecration in Sweden

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), representing 57 Muslim-majority states, has called for collective measures to prevent acts of desecration to the Koran and the application of international law to combat religious hatred. The statement comes after a man burned a Koran outside a mosque in Sweden, leading to protests and condemnation. The incident has strained Sweden's relationship with Turkey, a member of the OIC, which has suspended talks on Sweden's NATO application.

via Yahoo News|
#international-law#koran-desecration#oic
politics2 years ago

Ukraine charges Orthodox leader with inciting hate and justifying Russia's invasion.

Petro Lebid, the abbot of the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves, has been charged with inciting religious hatred and justifying the Kremlin's war in Ukraine. Lebid has denied the charges, calling them a political order. He has been sentenced to 60 days of house arrest and ordered to wear an electronic bracelet. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church has been accused of collaborating with Moscow, leading to a crackdown by the government. Russia has expressed outrage at the crackdown, calling it a move towards the Middle Ages.

via New York Post |
#moscow#orthodox-church#petro-lebid