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UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executions

A global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of fundamental freedoms. Addressing the UN Human Rights Council, the organization highlighted that 11 countries, including Pakistan, still impose capital punishment for exercising freedom of conscience. They called for aligning laws with international standards and releasing prisoners of conscience facing such sentences.

22 Jun 2026 2:48 pm