A reflection of Israel’s stance on African asylum seekers and migrants
Israel seeks strategic relationships with African governments while the marginalisation of Africans persists within its own borders. Over a year…
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Uncertain future for Lebanon’s religious minorities – new briefing
‘We do not dream of a separation between religion and other issues. Religion in Lebanon is other issues: it is…
Pakistan’s religious minorities ‘face acute levels of persecution’, warns new report
(Islamabad, Pakistan) – The persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan has intensified in recent years and has now reached critical…
A letter from Egypt: ‘Nothing is more uncertain than tomorrow’
Sarah El Ashmawy, MRG’s Egypt Programme Coordinator, writes a letter from Cairo to her colleagues, expressing her thoughts on Egypt’s recent…
Egypt needs an inclusive process towards elections and better protections for religious minorities
As Egypt enters a new political phase, the government of interim President Adly Mansour must strive to improve minority protection…
Egyptian government must take immediate action to stop incitement to violence against Shi’a
At least four Shi’a Muslims were killed by a mob in the village of Zawyat Abu Muslam in Giza governorate…
MRG condemns ethnic and religious attacks in Kenya and calls on the government to address the root causes of conflicts to avoid escalation of violence
Minority Rights Group International condemns the on-going retaliatory attacks between the Orma and Pokomo tribes in the Tana River District,…
MRG concerned about the attack and relocation of a mosque in Sri Lanka, calls on Sri Lankan government to take immediate action to protect religious freedoms
Minority Rights Group International said on Tuesday that it was deeply concerned about the attack on a mosque by Buddhist…
Religious minorities in Pakistan challenge constitution to protect rights and security
Provisions within Pakistan’s constitution to ensure religious freedoms and safeguards to religious minorities have been undermined by laws and policies…
French ban on faith symbols would contravene international rights law
The proposed ban on ‘conspicuous’ religious symbols is in direct contravention of France’s obligations under international human rights law said…
