A surge in religious extremism in Manipur, India, have led to severe religious persecution against the Kuki Christian community. Over 200 Christians have been killed, and numerous villages, houses, and churches have been destroyed, resulting in significant displacement and hardship. The violence has left around 70,000 Kuki Christians homeless and struggling for basic necessities such as food, clothing, and medicine. Read more (here) While the government has set up some relief camps, their capacity is limited, accommodating only about 10% of the displaced population. This has left many without adequate shelter and struggling to survive. Dr. Chongloi has emphasized the…
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Rehena Majeed, a 40-year-old Pakistani Christian asylum seeker in Thailand, joyfully received a £200 gift from British Asian Christian Association this month. This financial assistance will help her purchase medication, pay rent, and afford other essentials for her survival in Thailand. Rehena fled Pakistan in 2013 after a Muslim colleague attempted to force her into marriage and conversion. Despite her repeated refusals, the man persisted, and due to her minority status, she couldn’t continue to resist without putting her family in danger. When the situation became unmanageable, she sought help from a Catholic priest, who advised her to leave Pakistan.…
In Thailand, several thousand Pak-Christian asylum seekers are grappling with the harsh realities of living as illegal immigrants. Despite a significant number of these individuals holding UNHCR registrations as official asylum seekers or refugees, they are still treated as illegals. This forces them into precarious cash-in-hand jobs, often under unsafe and exploitative conditions. Learn more by watching this documentary: https://youtu.be/XWZiTKKo0N8 Pakistani Christian Wilson Chowdhry, led Chris Rogers of the BBC to the various locations in the documentary as part of his voluntary work with our charity back then. The root of the issue lies with the Royal Thai Government’s…
On May 25th, Nazir Masih, aged 76, fell victim to a horrific act of violence orchestrated by a religiously charged mob in Mujahid Colony, Sargodha (click here for original story). The catalyst for this brutal attack was an accusation made by a local property agent named Muhammad Jahangir, who alleged that Nazir Masih had desecrated the Quran by burning its pages. The brutal beating and subsequent passing of Nazir Masih, following alleged accusations of blasphemy, have sent shockwaves of anguish and fear throughout the Christian community in Pakistan. His death underscores the urgent need for stronger protections for religious minorities…
A Christian sweeper in Lahore was kidnapped, stripped, chained, and brutally beaten by influential Muslims. The assailants locked the sweeper in a room and subjected him to hours of torture. His family members later found him unconscious outside the culprits’ house. Local police have registered an FIR and arrested the perpetrators. On May 25th, Yasir Masih, a 37-year-old Christian sweeper working for the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) in Union Council 167, was kidnapped and held hostage by the sons of an influential Muslim, Malik Khadim Hussain. Around 7:00 am, while performing his duties in his assigned area, Yasir Masih…
An enraged mob set on fire the residence and shoe factory belonging to a Christian man allegedly accused of burning the Quran. The police have evacuated Christian residences in the area to avoid further damage to property and have registered an FIR against the Christian man under sections of the blasphemy law and terrorism law. The British Asian Christian Association has offered legal support to help Nazir Masih fight the false blasphemy charges and secure an early release from prison. Hundreds of families fled their homes, and though some properties were vandalized, the majority remained secure due to the protection…
In Sargodha, Pakistan, a violent mob surrounded the homes of Christian residents following allegations that a Christian man had burned the Quran. This incident resulted in the brutal beating of a Christian man and significant damage to property. The mob, incited by these accusations, attempted to burn the houses and harm the Christian community A Christian man fell victim to the mob’s brutality, enduring severe beatings before being rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Authorities responded by deploying additional police forces and the army to restore order. Police teams have been dispatched to Christian towns to safeguard churches and…
The Christian community in Muridke is reeling from the shocking rape of a mentally challenged woman in her own home. The assailant entered through the roof stairs to commit the heinous act. The police have responded by filing an FIR against the unknown perpetrator and have arrested three to four suspects. A forensic team is collecting evidence to aid the investigation. The victim’s family is heartbroken and demands justice for their loved one. Read the original report (here) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ94g8z4ZFY On May 16th, Muhammad Shahbaz, one of the 13 suspects apprehended by the Muridke police since May 13th, confessed to raping…
On the 8th of May, Shahid Masih, a 35-year-old Christian dairy worker, was unjustly accused of theft and subjected to horrifying torture. His employer, Muhammad Ijaz, allegedly forced Shahid to ingest a corrosive substance in the village of Ghang Sheikhupura. This act of brutality left Shahid unconscious and in critical condition. The perpetrators, upon realizing the severity of Shahid’s injuries, transported him to the Trauma Centre in Sheikhupura. However, despite the initial medical intervention, Shahid’s condition continued to deteriorate, prompting the doctors to transfer him to Mayo Hospital in Lahore for specialized care. Read more (here). For eleven agonizing days,…
In a village nestled within Sheikhupura, a Christian dairyman found himself in a harrowing ordeal when his Muslim employer compelled him to ingest acid. Rendered unconscious by the corrosive substance, the dairyman was promptly taken by his employer’s associates to a nearby medical facility. Recognizing the severity of the situation, the medical personnel swiftly referred the stricken worker to Mayo Hospital in Lahore. Presently, he remains in critical condition, battling the dire consequences of the acid ingestion. On the afternoon of May 8th, at approximately 1:00 pm, Shahid Masih, aged 34, endured a horrifying ordeal at the hands of his…