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Kabul Calls for Tolerance from Countries Hosting Afghan Refugees:

Report in TOLOnews Online, Oct 31, 2023 at 10:44 PMA statement released by the Islamic Emirate’s spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said that Afghans have been forced to migrate to various countries due to the wars over the past 45 years in Afghanistan. The statement called on host countries to not forcefully deport Afghan refugees as the migrants do not have any preparation for it yet, and for tolerance based on Islamic and neighborly manners. The statement…

Kabul Calls for Tolerance from Countries Hosting Afghan Refugees:

Report in TOLOnews Online, Oct 31, 2023 at 10:44 PMA statement released by the Islamic Emirate’s spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said that Afghans have been forced to migrate to various countries due to the wars over the past 45 years in Afghanistan. The statement called on host countries to not forcefully deport Afghan refugees as the migrants do not have any preparation for it yet, and for tolerance based on Islamic and neighborly manners. The statement…

Zero Tolerance

Editorial in The Nation, August 18, 2023The Jaranwala tragedy is yet another grim reminder of the unchecked extremist and communal narratives that are eating away at our social fabric. But this incident, which is the second event in recent days—a teacher in Balochistan was murdered over blasphemy allegations just a few days ago—highlights how this trend is growing out of control and calls for swift and stern measures to address this phenomenon. Our unfortunately rich…

Jaranwala incident: A tragic reminder of the need for tolerance

by Muhammad Bilal Khan in The Nation blogs, August 17, 2023 at 4:55 PMIn a shocking incident that unfolded yesterday in the town of Jaranwala, a mob descended upon a local church and set it ablaze, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in their wake. This heinous act not only highlights the fragility of communal harmony but also serves as a stark reminder of the importance of respecting diverse religious sentiments. Respect for Others…

Swatantra Party cadres under public scrutiny

By Nishan Khatiwada in The Kathmandu Post, April 21, 2023Rabi Lamichhane and, by extension, Rastriya Swatantra Party’s supporters have been showing little tolerance for criticism and questions being asked of the newly-emerged party and its leader. Insults and epithets like ‘traitor’, ‘jhole’, ‘patrukar’, ‘brokers’ and the like are routinely traded on social media by the followers against just anyone who expresses any critical comment against Lamichhane and the RSP. Such low-level comments pour in immediately…