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By Rafiq A. Tschannen on August 29, 2026 ( Leave a comment )

The Victimization of the Ahmadiyya Minority Group in Indonesia: Explaining the Justifications and Involved Actors

ArticlePDF Available DOI:10.15575/rjsalb.v4i4.10256 Authors: Max Regus Download full-text PDFRead full-text Download citationCopy link Citations (2)References (82) Abstract This article discusses the victimization of the Ahmadiyya minority community in Indonesia. This article can be considered as one of the crucial studies that analyze the problems faced by the Ahmadiyah minority group […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on January 29, 2026 ( Leave a comment )

Swiss UN rapporteur flags EU double standards on minority protection

The European Union (EU) must end its double standards on minority protection, the United Nations special rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has said. Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday, he […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on December 21, 2025 ( Leave a comment )

Pakistani National Commission for Minorities: Ahmadiyya

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 19 December 2025. Lord Jackson of Peterborough Conservative To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the exclusion of Ahmadi Muslims from the National Commission for Minorities in Pakistan; and what recent engagement they have had with the government […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on December 17, 2025 ( Leave a comment )

YSK Initiates Interfaith Dialogue, Highlighting Challenges Ahead of the National Criminal Code’s Enactment

Bogor Regency ByBogor-Kita Posted on 12/15/2025 8:00 PM BOGOR-KITA.com, BOGOR – The One Justice Foundation (YSK) held an Interfaith Dialogue activity with the theme “Strengthening Networks and Sustainability of Advocacy for Vulnerable […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on December 10, 2025 ( Leave a comment )

Bill to set up minorities’ body passed amid outcry

03/12/2025 ISLAMABAD Islamabad ISLAMABAD, DEC 3 /DNA/: Amid stiff opposition from both sides of the aisle, parliament on Tuesday passed by majority vote a bill to establish a statutory body […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on December 6, 2025 ( Leave a comment )

Pakistan passes revised minority commission law

Pakistan passes revised minority commission law December 3, 2025 Christians take part in a peaceful Christmas demonstration ahead of the festival in Karachi on November 30. Pakistan’s parliament on December […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on December 6, 2025 ( Leave a comment )

Indonesia: The Survival Efforts of Minority Groups and Pro-Democracy Activists Facing the New Criminal Code

The new Criminal Code, which will come into effect in early 2026, contains loopholes that disadvantage minority groups. They are trying to survive by networking and strengthening each other. Author Yopi […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on November 30, 2025 ( Leave a comment )

Fahmina’s Islam & Democracy Discussion Class Highlights the Fragility of Democracy and Experiences of Discrimination Against Minority Groups

Heru, a priest in Cirebon, also shared his reflections. He considered current democratic practices “merely lip service,” referring to the ongoing discriminatory experiences faced by minority religious groups. Siti Robiah […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on August 27, 2025 ( 1 Comment )

Increase in violence against minorities; forced conversions of Hindu girls: Pak human rights body

By M Zulqernain LAHORE: (Aug 20) There has been an alarming rise in violence against religious minorities during the last year apart from forced conversions and underage marriages of Hindu and Christian girls, Pakistan’s top human rights body has said. ‘Streets of Fear: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2024/25,’ […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on July 2, 2025 ( 1 Comment )

The Roots of Religion-Based Violence in Indonesia

Political The causes of religious-based violence are complex, from extreme religious practices to rejecting people with different beliefs. July 2, 2025 | EnlargeResidents block Ahmadiyah congregation members who are heading […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on May 14, 2025 ( Leave a comment )

Encourage Islamic Countries to Actively Protect Muslim Minorities Through Parliamentary Diplomacy

PKS Faction Creative, Attractive, Substantive 05/13/2025 20:37 PKS Faction Public Relations Jakarta (13/05) — Member of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP) of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Mohamad Sohibul Iman, emphasized […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on March 14, 2025 ( Leave a comment )

Pakistan: Report Claims Religious Minorities’ Situation Is Becoming Worse

03/12/2025Massimo IntrovigneA+ | A- The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan notes that discrimination, forced conversion, blasphemy accusations, and violent attacks increased in 2023 and 2024. by Massimo Introvigne The Human Rights Commission […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on March 1, 2025 ( Leave a comment )

Pakistan’s Religious Minorities ‘Under Siege’: Alarming HRCP Report

The HRCP report ‘Under Siege: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2023/24’ exposes severe challenges faced by religious minorities in Pakistan, detailing mob violence, draconian blasphemy laws, and systemic forced […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on January 30, 2025 ( Leave a comment )

Chinese New Year 2025: Tolerance is Not Just Saying Gong Xi Fa Cai

January 30, 2025, 09:00 | Editorial Team JAKARTA – Chinese New Year , celebrated openly for more than two decades, has been called a form of tolerance towards ethnic Chinese. However, many […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on January 25, 2025 ( 1 Comment )

The Rights of Non-Muslims in Society: A Reading of Al-Qaradawi Thought

What are the rights of Non-Muslims?Non-Muslims Right to ProtectionTypes of ProtectionProtection of body and bloodHow did Islam treat non-Muslims?Protection of Money and PropertyProtection of HonorSocial Welfare Against Disability, Old Age, and PovertyDo Muslims have freedom of religion?The Right of Non-Muslims to Work and Earn ProfitsThe Right of non-Muslims to Occupy […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on October 28, 2024 ( Leave a comment )

Jakarta Gubernatorial Election: Ridwan Kamil Pledges Care for Religious Minorities

Reporter Novali Panji Nugroho October 26, 2024 | 08:19 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Jakarta gubernatorial candidate No. 1 Ridwan Kamil said he would be a fair leader for the people of Jakarta if elected and […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on September 15, 2024 ( 1 Comment )

Persecution of Ahmadis Escalates in Pakistan as Mosques are Targeted and Hate Speech Incites Violence

Sep 14, 2024 | news September 12, 2024 – The Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan is facing a disturbing escalation of persecution, with the recent demolition of a mosque’s minarets and incendiary […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on September 15, 2024 ( Leave a comment )

Religious Freedom Further Degraded, Minarets Demolished & Kalima Desecrated, Of One More Ahmadiyya Mosque In Debalpur Okara, Punjab Pakistan

Sep 14, 2024 | news Intolerance and hatred towards Ahmadis in Pakistan are nothing new, rather it has spread all over Pakistan and gaining momentum each passing day under the local police […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on September 12, 2024 ( Leave a comment )

In India’s heartland, this is how Hindu far-right is bulldozing Muslims

The story of a small village in Madhya Pradesh exemplifies the perils of the minority community – caught between biased official machinery and Hindu groups affiliated with PM Modi’s party. […]

By Rafiq A. Tschannen on September 9, 2024 ( Leave a comment )

British Sikh group raises concern over ‘flawed’ definition of Islamophobia

By Daily Excelsior – September 7, 2024 PauseUnmute Loaded: 0.35%Fullscreen LONDON, Sep 6 : A British Sikh organisation has written to the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister to caution against the government […]

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