Christians in Pakistan among those mourning human rights “giant” Asma Jahangir
Pakistani Christians are among those mourning the death of human rights lawyer and activist Asma Jahangir, Agenzia Fides reports. Ms Jahangir, who had served in various roles for the UN including Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief as well as co-founding the Pakistan’s Human Rights Commission, died on 11th February in Lahore at the age of […]
At least 90 people on death row in Iran aged under 18, say UN experts
At least 90 people on death row in Iran are under the age of 18, says a group of UN experts who are calling for authorities in the Middle Eastern nation to immediately put an end to the execution of those aged who were under 18 at the time of sentencing. Three UN experts – Asma […]