Indian Christians have taken to the streets to protest the escalating persecution they face across the country. Their demonstration highlights a troubling trend of violence and discrimination against the religious minority. Protesters point to data showing at least 585 incidents targeting Christians between January and September 2024. The United Christian Forum (UCF), a watchdog group, […]
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