![Two Christians accused of blasphemy arrested in Pakistan after mob burnt churches Two Christians accused of blasphemy arrested in Pakistan after mob burnt churches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692243732_TBchurchvandalized.jpg)
Two Christians accused of blasphemy arrested in Pakistan after mob burnt churches
The accusations against the two Christians relates to pages of the Koran found with some derogatory remarks written in red, police said.
Fri Aug 18 2023
![Troops guard Pakistani Christians after mob torches churches Troops guard Pakistani Christians after mob torches churches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692262805_smoke.jpg)
Troops guard Pakistani Christians after mob torches churches
The troops have cordoned off the Christian colony, blocking all entry and exit points with barbed wire, according to reports.
Thu Aug 17 2023
![Pakistan crowd vandalises churches, torches homes after blasphemy accusation Pakistan crowd vandalises churches, torches homes after blasphemy accusation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692243732_TBchurchvandalized.jpg)
Pakistan crowd vandalises churches, torches homes after blasphemy accusation
Over 100 people were arrested, Punjab's caretaker information minister, Amir Mir, a resident said.
Thu Aug 17 2023
![In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Islamic preacher under fire over unorthodox views In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Islamic preacher under fire over unorthodox views](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51690976821_TBPanjiGumilang.jpg)
In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Islamic preacher under fire over unorthodox views
Panji Gumilang was named a suspect by police, faces a maximum 10 years in prison if found guilt of blasphemy and hate speech.
Wed Aug 02 2023
![Pope, on Iraq visit, decries violence in the name of God as 'greatest blasphemy' Pope, on Iraq visit, decries violence in the name of God as 'greatest blasphemy'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615087490_pope.jpg)
Pope, on Iraq visit, decries violence in the name of God as 'greatest blasphemy'
The inter-religious events reinforced the main theme of the pope's risky trip to Iraq - that the country has suffered far too much, and the killing has often been sectarian.
Sun Mar 07 2021
![Pakistani film explores social media's role in anger over blasphemy Pakistani film explores social media's role in anger over blasphemy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61607506984_LAHORE.jpg)
Pakistani film explores social media's role in anger over blasphemy
'Swipe' is about a boy obsessed with a hypothetical smartphone app that allows people to vote on whether someone should be killed.
Wed Dec 09 2020
!['Holy warrior' selfies: Pakistan teen feted for killing US blasphemy suspect 'Holy warrior' selfies: Pakistan teen feted for killing US blasphemy suspect](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597030041_TBHOLYWARRIORPAKIS.jpg)
'Holy warrior' selfies: Pakistan teen feted for killing US blasphemy suspect
Faisal Khan walked into a courtroom on July 29, shot and killed an American accused of blasphemy.
Mon Aug 10 2020
![Obama urges end to division in childhood home Indonesia Obama urges end to division in childhood home Indonesia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71498992372_PresidentBarackOba.jpg)
Obama urges end to division in childhood home Indonesia
Indonesia's reputation for pluralism has come under scrutiny since Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic-Chinese Christian, was sentenced in May to two years in prison for blasphemy.
Sun Jul 02 2017
![Jakarta governor Ahok found guilty of blasphemy Jakarta governor Ahok found guilty of blasphemy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/41494306530_basuki.jpg)
Jakarta governor Ahok found guilty of blasphemy
Jakarta's first non-Muslim governor and Chinese-ethnic minority, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama also known as Ahok, arrives at court for his verdict
Tue May 09 2017
![Indonesia courts jails Jakarta's Ahok for blasphemy Indonesia courts jails Jakarta's Ahok for blasphemy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61494303311_BasukiTjahajaPurna.jpg)
Indonesia courts jails Jakarta's Ahok for blasphemy
An Indonesian court has found Jakarta's Christian governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama guilty of blasphemy against Islam and sentenced him to two years in jail, a judge said on Tuesday.
Tue May 09 2017
![Ceritalah ASEAN - The Jakarta elections: not all about religion? Ceritalah ASEAN - The Jakarta elections: not all about religion?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41492675192_IndonesiaJakarta.jpg)
Ceritalah ASEAN - The Jakarta elections: not all about religion?
Ahok is facing a tortuous blasphemy trial (which many see as unfair) for allegedly making disparaging remarks about the Quran, writes Karim Raslan.
Thu Apr 20 2017
![Indonesia prosecutors call for one-year jail term for Jakarta governor Indonesia prosecutors call for one-year jail term for Jakarta governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81492664793_ahok.jpg)
Indonesia prosecutors call for one-year jail term for Jakarta governor
Indonesian prosecutors called on Thursday for Jakarta's Christian governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, to be jailed for one-year on blasphemy charges.
Thu Apr 20 2017
![Jakarta's Christian governor, Muslim rival in tight election race - poll Jakarta's Christian governor, Muslim rival in tight election race - poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41492008133_AhokAniesBaswedan.jpg)
Jakarta's Christian governor, Muslim rival in tight election race - poll
The election campaign has been marred by religious and ethnic tension over the blasphemy trial of the incumbent Purnama, who is accused of insulting Islam.
Wed Apr 12 2017
![Indonesia delays blasphemy trial of Jakarta's Christian governor Indonesia delays blasphemy trial of Jakarta's Christian governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61487166035_BasukiCampaign.jpg)
Indonesia delays blasphemy trial of Jakarta's Christian governor
An Indonesian court on Tuesday adjourned the blasphemy trial of Jakarta's Christian governor until after the city's April 19 election.
Tue Apr 11 2017
![Ceritalah ASEAN - What drives the anti-Ahok crowds? Ceritalah ASEAN - What drives the anti-Ahok crowds?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71486628820_CeritalahAseanBekasi.jpg)
Ceritalah ASEAN - What drives the anti-Ahok crowds?
Many have claimed that Ahok insulted the Quran during a campaign stop. Indeed he is currently on trial for blasphemy even as he continues the hustings.
Thu Feb 09 2017