India has raised the issue of minority persecution in Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council, particularly the forcible conversion of girls. The country has seen many cases of conversion of minorities, drawing global headlines.

At UNHRC, India highlights the persecution of minorities in Pakistan, cross border terrorism

Pakistan faces another rejection. Over 100 nations at UN declined to support the Pakistan resolution. Pakistan's resolution on Islamophobia get's rejected due to its poor track record of safeguarding minorities.

Pakistan resolution on Islamophobia gets rejected by 100 Nations

This story is set in 'the land of the pure'. A land where terrorists roam freely. A land where ministers hail terror attack in parliament. The leader of this land is quick to preach others on secularism and minority rights.

Minorities in Pakistan suffer all the while it preaches to other countries

China has long been known as the global workshop, but after COVID-19, business has started moving out of the country. And shocking revelations continue to emerge: A US report calls China a hotspot for forced labour.

China: Where forced labour is used to sideline minorities

In a big boost to the expectations regarding the covid-19 vaccine, US President Donald Trump has said that the vaccine for the deadly coronavirus may be available within a month.

Coronavirus vaccine could be ready within 3-4 weeks: Donald Trump

Coronavirus has affected millions of lives, and, contrary to the intial belief, it has not just affected the elderly but the youngsters too. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently revealed that some minority communities have been more affected by other communities, especially the children.

Children from minority communities make up of 78% coronavirus deaths in US: CDC

An annual American report on religious freedom has voiced concern over the targeted killing in Pakistan of Shia Muslims, including ethnic Hazaras, who are largely Shia, and Ahmadi Muslims in attacks believed to be driven by faith.

US report on religious freedom blames Pakistan for targeted killing of minorities

Minorities are being hit harder by COVID-19. In United States 58% deaths in counties with more black residents. Watch report.

US: 58% deaths in counties with more black residents

United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo condemned terrorists and violent extremists who target religious minorities, especially mentioning Pakistan's statement of Hindu minorities among other countries.

Mike Pompeo: People can't practice faith freely

A Tamil version of the Sri Lankan national anthem was removed from the Independence Day ceremony for the first time since 2016. This was concerning for many, as it reflected the government's policy for national reconciliation which marked the end of the brutal civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

Tamil version of national anthem removed from Sri Lanka's Independence day celebrations, 3 years after being introduced

A 2015 report says 1,000 girls in Pakistan are forced to convert to Islam every year. With minorities facing constant persecution in Pakistan - Are international watchdogs turning a blind eye? WION's Palki gets you in the WION Edit.

WION Edit: Have international watchdogs failed to call out Pak? | Gravitas

A series of recent measures in Saudi Arabia and Iran that violate the rights, if not endanger religious and ethnic minorities call into question their moral claims of adhering to core faith-based values of mercy and compassion.

Saudi Arabia and Iran: No place for persecuted minorities

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre regarding schemes for minorities. The petitioner has claimed that the government is spending Rs 4,800 crore on teaching skills to minorities and promoting culture and alleged that this is a violation of the right to equality.

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over schemes for minorities

Union Cabinet of India clears the citizenship amendment bill in the parliament. Citizenship for persecuted minorities in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan even if they don't possess proper document.

India: Union Cabinet clears Citizenship Amendment Bill

Union Cabinet of India clears the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the parliament. Citizenship Amendment Bill grants citizenship for persecuted minorities in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan even if they don't possess proper document.

India: Union Cabinet clears Citizenship Amendment Bill :WION dispatch

The Citizenship Amendment Bill expected to be tabled in the Indian Parliament in the ongoing session seems to have set the cat among the pigeons but ironically most of those opposing it fail to understand perhaps the gravity of the situation as well as the historical context.

How Pakistan’s failure to protect minorities compelled India to bring Citizenship Amendment Bill

Another killing of a Hindu girl in Pakistan's Sindh

Former Pakistan MLA Baldev Kumar Demands Asylum From India

Gravitas: Pakistan's record on minorities continues to embarrass it

Forced Conversions The Norm In Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan

Gravitas: Minorities are not safe in Pakistan

Exposing The Atrocities On Minorities In Pakistan

Gravitas: Sikh Girl Forcibly Converted to Islam in Pakistan

Sri Lanka presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been a polarising figure for much of his political life. It is an image he is trying to change. When he was defence chief in his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa`s government he crushed ethnic Tamil separatist rebels, bringing a 26-year-long civil war to a close.

Sri Lanka: Presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa reaches out to minorities

Abdulmalik Abdulaziz, a Uighur student, was arrested and handcuffed by Egyptian police and when they removed his blindfold he was surprised to see Chinese officials questioning him in custody.

'Nightmare' as Egypt aided China to detain Uighurs

Minorities have never been safer in the country than under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leader K J Alphons said in the Rajya Sabha Wednesday amid opposition references to lynching cases.

Minorities safer under PM Modi, says K J Alphons

All set for a second term as prime minister, Narendra Modi said Saturday his government will now begin "a new journey to build a new India with new energy" and reached out to minorities, saying the ruling alliance has to win their trust and work without any discrimination.

Modi asks NDA MPs to work without discrimination, reach out to minorities

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