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June 08, 2020

Patras Masih was detained for blasphemy.

On February 19, 2018, authorities arrested Masih after he was accused of posting a perceived-blasphemous image on Facebook a few days before. …

June 08, 2020

Asif Masih is detained for blasphemy.

In August 2017, authorities arrested Masih - a minor at the time - after he was accused of setting a Qur'an and another religious booklet on fire.  A…

June 08, 2020

Ashfaq Masih is imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy.

On June 15, 2017, authorities arrested Masih, a bicycle mechanic, reportedly following a dispute with a customer. According…

May 26, 2020

Sunny Mushtaq is detained for blasphemy.

On June 29, 2019, authorities arrested Mushtaq and his friend, Noman Asghar, and charged with "insulting the Prophet Muhammad" (Sec. 295-C PPC)…

May 26, 2020

Shagufta Kausar was imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy.

In July 2013, authorities Kausar and her husband, Shafqat Emmanuel, for allegedly sending blasphemous texts.  The…

May 26, 2020

Shafqat Emmanuel was imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy.

In July 2013, authorities arrested Emmanuel and his wife, Shagufta Kausar, for allegedly sending blasphemous texts. …

May 26, 2020

Sawan Masih was imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy.

On March 9, 2013, authorities arrested Masih, a street sweeper, after he was accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in a…

April 22, 2020

Leah Sharibu is being held in EPC custody for refusing to renounce her faith.

On February 19, 2018, the Islamic State - West Africa…

September 25, 2019

Aramais Avakian was imprisoned in relation to his religious identity.

On September 4, 2015, authorities arrested Avakian, a Christian fish farmer, after being accusing him of being an…