CSW and aicc welcome UN report recognising threats of ‘religious hatred’ and ‘mob violence’ in India

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[Anglican Mainstream] 13 Feb 2009--Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and the All India Christian Council (aicc) are welcoming the newly-released report of the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Ms Asma Jahangir, on her mission to India in 2008.

The report notes “the religious diversity of India and the positive impact of secularism” but warns that a “system of impunity emboldens forces of intolerance” and that extremist groups advocating religious hatred “have unleashed an all-pervasive fear of mob violence”.

Ms Jahangir visited India from 3-20 March 2008. She held numerous meetings with civil society, including one in Orissa state after the anti-Christian violence of December 2007, which was organised by CSW partner, the aicc.