18 November 2009

MPs approve bill to outlaw places of worship for non-Muslims

MPs called for lengthy jail sentences and hefty fines in a bill to outlaw places of worship for non-Muslims in the Maldives. At today’s sitting, a bill .... on making it illegal to either build places of worship for “false religions” or practice other faiths in public was sent to committee for further review with unanimous consent. [Minivan News] Read more [via Religious Watch]