Hate Engulfs Christian Minority in Pakistan

New York Times by Sabrina Tavernise | Aug. 3, 2009 (News Report)

More than 100 Christian houses were burned and looted on Saturday in a rampage that lasted about eight hours by a crowd the authorities estimate was as large as 20,000 strong. In addition to the seven members of the Hameed family who were killed, about 20 people were wounded. Full Story »

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Fabrice Florin
3.9
 by Fabrice Florin - Aug. 3, 2009

Excellent report about the recent outburst of violence against Christians in Gojra, Pakistan. This article is fair and factual, citing multiple sources and providing good context on the origins of this conflict. It also gives a moving account on the tragic killings of seven members of the Hameed family, assaulted by a Muslim mob over spurious claims that a Koran had been defiled. The report is informative, thoughtful, and very well written.

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