Indonesia: Members of the Islamic sect, Ahmadiyah, who believe their founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was the final prophet of Islam (and not Mohammad and therefore blasphemous), have been murdered and Christians attacked by radical Muslims who seek the death penalty for those convicted of blasphemy. Extracts,

The latest outbreak of religious violence in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country came as pressure mounted on the government to tackle religious extremism and demonstrate its oft-touted commitment to diversity.

Indonesia’s constitution explicitly guarantees freedom of religion. But under pressure from Islamic conservatives, the government in 2008 banned the Ahmadiyah from spreading their faith. Rights groups said the ban had given legal cover for vigilante violence and should be revoked immediately.

See, Muslim mob burns, ransacks churches in Indonesia & Indonesia’s Ahmadis are exiled in their own country.

Pakistan: Mark Durie has an extended article on Pakistan’s blasphemy laws and their use by radicalized Muslims against minority groups, Aslim Taslam, Three Cups of Tea and Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law. Mark’s conclusion,

A true respect and love for the people of Pakistan — including its Christian and other non-Muslim citizens — demands that the bitter legacy of Pakistan’s radicalization be challenged, including its blasphemy laws.  Until the root is dealt with, the fruit will continue to be bitter.

Also see, Islamic Scholar attacks Pakistan’s blasphemy laws.

Blasphemy laws bring nothing but persecution and suffering. They must be opposed.

Update: 2 March murder for opposing blasphemy of Pakistan’s Miniorities Minister, Murder of Shahbaz Bhatti – “Now who will fight for our rights?”.