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Why Muslim countries are quick at condemning defamation – but often ignore rights violations against Muslim minorities

  • Written by Ahmet T. Kuru, Professor of Political Science, San Diego State University
imageSupporters of a Pakistani religious group burn an effigy depicting the former spokeswoman of India's ruling party, Nupur Sharma, during a demonstration in Karachi, Pakistan.AP Photo/Fareed Khan

The Indian government finds itself in a diplomatic crisis following offensive remarks by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson, Nupur Sharma,...

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