Apostasy

Algeria defends Ahmadiyah sect arrests, community says vilified

Algeria`s government has rejected accusations from rights groups that it persecuted the Ahmadiyah religious sect during a recent spate of arrests, saying those detained were targeted for breaking the law not for their beliefs.

Apr 28, 2017, 22:31 PM IST

Islamic State executes, crucifies 'apostate'

The Islamic State jihadist group has publicly executed and crucified a man in Syria`s Aleppo province for alleged apostasy, ARA News website said Friday quoting activists and witnesses.

Jul 29, 2016, 20:24 PM IST