The 57th Session United Nations Human Rights Council was presented with a concerning report regarding the persecution of Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, in Jordan.
During the United Nations Human Rights Council meeting there was a discussion, about the challenges Ahmadi Religion of Peace members are enduring in Jordan due to persecution issues discussed in a report presented there recently by Christine Mirre, director CAP Freedom of Conscience who emphasized the difficult situation of six Ahmadis currently undergoing trial over accusations of “heresy,” which poses a serious threat, to their basic human rights.
The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group practices a form of Islam. Has faced discrimination and violence, in different regions globally for some time now. In Jordan specificallyt is currently at a tipping point where six members of the community might face prison time or even capital punishment due, to their beliefs.
The statement highlighted that these people are facing trials based upon their convictions. A blatant infringement of their freedom to practice their religion as they choose. “It pointed out that the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light community, in Jordan lives in a state of anxiety due to the targeting and closure of their places of worship and meeting spots, by the authorities.”
The Director of CAP Freedom of Conscience , urged the government to dismiss the charges against the six Ahmadis and to actively safeguard the rights of religious minorities, in the nation.
A verbal warning was given alongside a written report, to the Human Rights Council about the challenges Ahmadis, in Jordan are facing intensely highlighted their struggles today and in the years. From imprisoning Ahmedi leaders to shutting down their places of worship and trying to suppress their voices as a religious minority.
“The Jordanian government needs to be responsible, for not respecting the rights of its people no matter what faith they follow ” stated in a written note. “The global community should act promptly to push Jordan to stop this mistreatment and safeguard the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group and other religious minority groups in the nation.”
The Human Rights Councils ongoing efforts to uphold rights globally are highlighted by the situation of the Ahmadis, in Jordan—an example that underscores the challenges facing religious freedom and the pressing call for increased international unity, in addressing such clear breaches of rights.
