Asia

On Bakrid, Pakistani police made sure the Ahmadiyyas were harassed—arrests, meat raids, FIRs

Story by Debdutta Chakraborty On Bakrid, Pakistani police made sure the Ahmadiyyas were harassed—arrests, meat raids, FIRs© Provided by ThePrint New Delhi: Ahmadiyyas in Pakistan wanted a simple thing– to celebrate a festival. But members of the historically persecuted community were arrested and harassed as they watched the police take meat away from their homes. The Pakistani state made sure they […]

Indonesia. I am not afraid even though I’ve been attacked and ostracized Dozens of Time. Religious Experience of Ahmadiyah Women

Rustiningsih Dian Puspitasari Attacks and persecution against minority religious/faith groups cause trauma and have long-lasting impacts. For women, the situation is more difficult because of the gender roles they are assigned. Even so, they are still involved in efforts to encourage tolerance. Like the story of Rauhun Tayibah, the following […]