WCC Schedules Hearings On Misuse of Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws Against Religious Minorities

The World Council of Churches announced yesterday that it plans to hold a public hearing in Geneva, Switzerland on the deteriorating human rights problems of religious minorities in Pakistan, including misuse of Pakistan's blasphemy laws against them.  The hearing is scheduled for Sept. 17-19 in conjunction with the 21st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.  Reuters also reports on the planned hearings.