Conviction, sentencing of Christian in Algeria ‘ridiculous’, attorney says
Morning Star News A court in Algeria last week withdrew a six-month prison sentence but upheld a fine on a convert from Islam for carrying Christian literature and some crucifix-shaped keychains into the country, sources said. Idir Hamdad was fined 20,000 Algerian dinars ($US172) plus customs expenses after a judge at the court in Dar […]
Colombia lawmakers ask Americas rights body to protect hundreds of at-risk activists
Thomson Reuters Foundation Colombian lawmakers asked the Americas’ top human rights commission to call on their government to protect 445 at-risk activists on Wednesday, as murders rise despite a peace accord. Three lawmakers filed the petition before the Washington-based Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, which can require governments to protect activists in the firing line, […]
Egyptian Copts face Muslim mobs protesting against legalisation of churches
World Watch Monitor The closure of a church in Upper Egypt that sought legalisation has been condemned as illegal by the congregation’s lawyer, and charges made against eight of its congregation, who have been detained for more than a month, as not valid. Coptic Christians of Al-Koumair village in Luxor Governorate had been gathering at the house […]