Pakistani Christians have vowed to leave no stone unturned in the search for justice blotted out by the recent anti-Christian riots in Gojra.On Wednesday, Christians staged a demonstration before the UN headquarters in New York, condemning the unrelenting violence on Christians and impunity in Pakistan.Nazir S Bhatti, President of Pakistan Christian Congress, addressing the protesters demanded the government of Pakistan to curb violence against Christians and also for the repeal of blasphemy laws.Bhatti appealed to Ban-Ki Moon, Secretary General of UN to press upon Pakistan to repeal blasphemy law and award refugee status to Pakistani Christians.On behalf of the Pakistan Christian Association in North America and leaders of the Christian Community in New York, James Cyprian submitted a memorandum to the UN Secretary General.It demanded Pakistan to secure the life and property of Christians as well as the repeal of blasphemy laws and those detained under it, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.Hundreds of Muslims stormed a Christian neighborhood in the eastern city of Gojra on August 1, burning dozens of houses after reports surfaced that some Christians had desecrated a Quran.Six Christians were burnt alive, while two were killed by gunshots, according to reports.Christians make up less than three percent of Pakistan’s population of 176 million people and are among the country’s poorest and most oppressed communities.
(Christian Today)
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