Anna Chiara Filice

Faraz Ahmed Badar was a 26-year-old pharmacist. He worked at the DHQ Hospital in Gujaranwala. He was harassed by a Muslim colleague who did not accept the fact that a Christian could hold a position higher than his own. His father: "Many Muslims believe that all Christians should be scavengers, not managers"

His daughter Mariam and her husband will also be released. Sharif was convicted in connection with the purchase of London luxury apartments. For the court, actual ownership has not been proven.

This is the lowest number in five years. However, what happens in villages, where women do not have access to medical care, may not be counted. Sex-specific abortions have also dropped because doctors could go to prison if they declare the sex of the newborn.

Imran Khan breaks with his predecessors. About 1.4 million Afghan refugees and 200,000 Bangladeshis live in the country. Pakistan law grants citizenship to anyone born in the country, except the children of diplomats, “enemy aliens” and people who left territories that became part of Pakistan in 1947.

An initiative of South India Church, which includes 4.3 million faithful. The program proposes practical solutions to counter global warming. The idea arises as a response to the environmental disaster caused by floods in Kerala.

Dadarao Bilhore, 48, sells fruit and vegetables. His 16-year-old son died in 2015 because he was not wearing a helmet. Study reports 27,000 potholes in Mumbai. More than 3,000 people die every year on Indian roads; that is almost 10 a day.

The nuns belong to the Missionaries of Jesus. The abuses blamed on Mgr Franco Mulakkal, bishop of Jalandar (in Punjab), date back to 2014-2016. The Indian Church is divided between the nun’s supporters and her opponents. The accused bishop points the finger at anti-Church groups who want tarnish his name.

Activists and exponents of Bangladesh Nationalist Party demanded the release of their leader Khaleda Zia. The woman is serving a sentence of five years in prison for corruption. NGOs report arbitrary arrests to damage political opponents.

The court struck parts of Section 377 of the Penal Code, which dates back to the heyday of British India. The rule punished offenders with imprisonment for up to 10 years. In 2016, 2,187 cases were filed under it.

The 82-year-old Jesuit was arrested and released by order of the Maharashtra police. The agents created a false letter linking him to groups of Maoist guerrillas. The priest defends the rights of prisoners, Dalits, tribals. "My work impacts the powerful interests of politicians in government".

For Dalit activist, the saint’s message of mercy "is even more relevant in today's world, in a country like India marked by episodes of discrimination against Dalits, minorities and intellectuals.” She fought “discrimination with compassion”.

Intellectuals arrested for fighting for the rights of the Dalits and criticizing the Hindu nationalist government. The aim of the police raids is to polarize the political debate in view of the general elections of 2019. Against activists, "fabricated accusations". "It's a nightmare situation, which has no equal".