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World Service,02 Mar 1995,28 mins

Blasphemy and Bloodshed in Pakistan

Focus on Faith

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Sunni and Shia bloodshed in Pakistan over blasphemy case. Political and religious turmoil surrounding the potential hanging of a 14-year-old boy has led to the death of over 30 people as well as calls to change the country's blasphemy laws. Also on the programme, how Sudanese refugees bring a mix of ancient and modern to their worship.

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