Christians Face Harassment in India

(25 Mar 08 - RV) A new report on religiously-motivated violence in India documented a high rate of attacks on Christians in 2007. Christian Solidarity Worldwide released the new report as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief concluded her 17-day visit to the South Asian country. Asma Jahangir told a news conference organised groups based on religious ideologies have unleashed the fear of mob violence in many parts of the country. Christian Solidarity Worldwide spokesperson Penny Hollings says Christians are being specially targeted...