Religious uprising

Nigeria: Christmas Bombing Sparks Fear of Religious War

Date: December 28th, 2011 |

The Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram, which is suspected of having ties to al-Qaeda, has claimed a series of Christmas day bombings that left more than 30 people dead as Christian leaders warn of escalating violence and the possibility of religious war. Nigeria is divided roughly along religious lines, with the north being predominantly Muslim [read more]

India: Curfew Imposed in Hyderabad Over Communal Violence

Date: March 31st, 2010 |

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Three days of Hindu-Muslim clashes that erupted over an argument about flags for a religious festival caused two deaths, at least 80 injuries and a curfew in Hyderabad, a city in South India where global technology companies have a major presence. The riots took place in the old city away from the technology centers, but [read more]

Thailand: Possible Cease-Fire in Troubled South?

Date: July 23rd, 2008 |

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After four and a half years and some 3,000 deaths, a glimmer of hope for a resolution of the Muslim insurgency in southern Thailand appeared via a spokesman claiming to represent all of the main militant groups. He announced a unilateral cease-fire and claimed that anyone who continued the violent struggle would be considered a [read more]

India

Date: November 11th, 2003 |

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In volatile Gujarat state, still tense from Hindu-Muslim violence last year that killed more than 1,000 people, the most innocuous incident can spark tragedy. In the town of Viramgam, about 35 miles west of Ahmedabad, three Muslims were killed and at least 37 injured recently when a cricket ball hit by a Muslim youth flew [read more]

Indonesia

Date: August 13th, 2002 |

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Sulawesi has seen intermittent violence between Muslims and Christians the last two years, and recent clashes prompted a resumption of peace talks led by the country’s chief welfare minister. A peace agreement was signed by local Muslim and Christian leaders in December; this current meeting was called to review security arrangements since that time and [read more]

Kuwait: Public Gatherings Banned to Prevent Sectarian Strife

Date: September 22nd, 2010 |

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Authorities banned all public gatherings in an effort to head off sectarian strife between its majority Sunni Muslims and minority Shiites as tensions flared over an exiled Kuwaiti Shiite’s comments allegedly disparaging the Prophet Mohammed’s wife, Aisha. Violators of the ban could face two years in prison. Several Sunni groups had planned demonstrations to demand [read more]

India: Killing of Sikh Cleric in Vienna Sparked Riots in Punjab

Date: May 27th, 2009 |

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The killing of a Sikh leader in an attack in Vienna May 24 sparked two days of rioting in the Punjab, which abated May 26 after a curfew was imposed and security forces came out in force. The violence shut down much of the rail traffic that passes through the state, stranding thousands of passengers. [read more]

Worldwide: Muslim Anger over Muhammad Cartoons

Date: February 7th, 2006 |

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Muslim anger over Danish political cartoons depicting Muhammad has produced demonstrations in countries from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe, Asia, and Southeast Asia. Some of these protests have turned violent, with at least five deaths and the burning of the Danish and Norwegian Embassies in Damascus and the destruction of the Danish [read more]

Tanzania

Date: October 7th, 2003 |

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Muslim-Christian tensions are increasing because radical Muslims are using “comparative preaching” to denigrate Christianity in what observers feel is a deliberate attempt to incite religious fervor in this roughly 50-50 Muslim-Christian country. “Comparative preaching,” a style in which the preacher holds the Bible in one hand and the Koran in the other and criticizes Christianity [read more]

Northern Ireland

Date: June 25th, 2002 |

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Protestant marching season is again igniting tensions in Northern Ireland, with clashes between Catholics and Protestants occurring in North Belfast last weekend after a march through predominantly Catholic areas. The biggest celebrations across Northern Ireland occur on July 12, the anniversary of a 17th century victory by Protestant forces and a source of deep resentment [read more]

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