Myanmar smolders from latest bout of Buddhist led anti-Muslim sectarian rioting. Over one thousand Muslims displaced in the chaos are being housed in a Buddhist monastery protected by twenty four hour army and police guard.
A recent BBC documentary by Kevani Kanda shows that around 50,000 children accused of witchcraft are being held in churches all across Congo. In 'Branded a Witch', Kevani tries to uncover faith-based child abuse in Congo. The documentary shows children assaulted by a Church leader if they are believed to be possessed magical powers.
Alicia Gali was an Australian employee of hotel chain Starwood in the United Arab Emirates when she was subjected to a brutal attack. While using her laptop in the hotel bar, her drink was spiked and, while she was unconscious, Gali was raped by three of her colleagues. Gali woke up with multiple bruises and four broken ribs. At this point, she took herself to hospital and reported the crime herself.
The streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital city, have been the home to uprisings during the past two months. Some Bengali people want justice for those playing a role in the war crime tribunals from the 1971 War of Independence. After the tribunal sentenced Delwar Hossain Sayedee, a Bangladeshi Islamist party leader, to death, people took to the streets, ensuing riots
