Rights of Minorities – Page 11 – HRDI – Human Rights Defense International

Hindraf declares unconditional support for Opposition

By HRDI Admin January 24, 2017Srilanka

Hindraf Makkal Sakthi has declared it will openly and unconditionally support the grand coalition of the Opposition to oust the ruling Umno/Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition from Putrajaya. “We will mobilise…

DAP, PKR welcome Hindraf support

By HRDI Admin January 24, 2017Srilanka

Hindraf supporters can bank on the opposition to protect the rights of minorities, says Kulasegaran. DAP and PKR Indian leaders have welcomed Hindraf Makkal Sakthi’s pledge to unconditionally support the…

Hindraf to help challenge Perlis Islamic law

By HRDI Admin January 24, 2017Srilanka

The NGO views the amendment on unilateral conversions as a deliberate attempt to defy the federal constitution and is oppressive to non-Muslim rights. Hindraf has urged non-Muslims in Perlis to…

Maria’s ‘CIA’ link echoes Hindraf’s ‘Tamil Tiger connection’

By HRDI Admin January 24, 2017Srilanka

Human rights advocate Waythamoorthy says in acting against Hindraf, the authorities linked it to the Tamil Tigers but this was never proven. Bersih 2.0 chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah has reportedly…

Hindraf: BN sponsors anti-Bersih ‘Makkal Sakthi’ group

By HRDI Admin January 22, 2017Malaysia, Srilanka

Hindraf Makkal Sakthi chairman P Waythamoorthy is seeing red on a Barisan Nasional (BN) friendly party, clad in orange, and allegedly misleading the public on Bersih 5. “The people should…

Christian educationist demands for a safer Pakistan for minorities

By HRDI Admin January 19, 2017Pakistan

Prominent Pakistani Christian educationist Professor Anjum James Paul said that Pakistan is becoming increasingly dangerous for minorities. He said that situation is worsening not only for Christians but for Hindus,…

Sindh Governor returns Minorities Bill against forced conversion

By HRDI Admin January 19, 2017Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan

Pakistani Hindus visit a temple in Karachi in this November 24, 2016 file photo. In a setback to Hindus and other minority religious communities in Pakistan, Sindh Governor Justice (retd)…

Lahore: Christians proffer their demands, call for separate electorate

By HRDI Admin January 19, 2017Pakistan

January 17, 2017 Pakistani Christians put forth their demands calling for a separate electorate. During a “Christian Leadership Conference,” Christian leaders unanimously agreed upon five demands. The resolution was signed…

Sindh govt to award BB educational scholarship to minorities: Khattumal

By HRDI Admin January 19, 2017Pakistan

Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister on Minorities Affairs, Khattumal Jeewan said that the minorities department has decided to award Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Educational Scholarships for intelligent and needy students.…

Pakistan: How the blasphemy laws enable abuse

By HRDI Admin January 19, 2017Pakistan

Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are often used against religious minorities and others who are the target of false accusations, while emboldening vigilantes prepared to threaten or kill the accused, a new Amnesty International report says today. “There is overwhelming evidence…