Stories about arson, assault, and murder directed at Pakistan’s Christian community are commonplace. They come through the news feed almost every night.

The typical story begins when a rumour circulates among Muslims in Pakistan that Christians have done something heinous to Muslims, usually involving the desecration of the Koran. The stories inevitably prove to be unfounded, but the truth is no barrier to Muslim hysteria, and devout protesters go on the rampage sacking, burning, and killing

The following report from Pukaar News describes one such series of attacks, and the worldwide protests in its wake. Many thanks to Vlad Tepes for YouTubing it:

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