Infringements on religious freedom indicate early signs of violent conflict
… indicator of human rights protections, Ahmed Shaheed said: “From religious belief comes the idea that every human being is equal to one another.”.
Source: Ahmed Shaheed
Saudi Arabia must immediately release all women's rights defenders, say UN experts
… Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism; Mr. Ahmed Shaheed, …
Source: Ahmed Shaheed
Charges against Baha'i in Yemen must be dropped: UN experts urge release of detainees
UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Ahmed Shaheed said the recent wave of detentions in Yemen appears to be an intimidation …
Source: Ahmed Shaheed
A Fight for Freedom: 10 Facts about Human Rights in Iran
The U.N. reporter for Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, conceded that there were minimal improvements in Iran but that the overall state of the nation has …
Source: Ahmed Shaheed
"Eliminate" blasphemy laws, says US commission chief on International Blasphemy Day
Ahmed Shaheed, the UN's Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, said at the time that states that have blasphemy laws “should repeal …
Source: Ahmed Shaheed
Faith leaders, human rights activists seek solutions to religious freedom's image crisis
… beliefs) can't undermine or destroy the lives of others,” said Ahmed Shaheed, the United Nations special rapporteur for freedom of religion or belief.
Source: Ahmed Shaheed
Garhi Habibuballa — a hidden scenic spot of the north
After that time Khan Habibullah Khan Shaheed conquered this area with Syed Ahmed Shaheed. He got martyred near Shaheed Gali. After that, the …
Source: Ahmed Shaheed
Political prisoners condemn execution of Kurdish activists
Ahmed Shaheed, former U.N. Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, also voiced his condemnation in this regard. “Condemn the politically …
Source: Ahmed Shaheed
Uzbekistan: Building on Centuries of Inter-Religious Harmony
In October 2017, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Ahmed Shaheed visited Uzbekistan for the first time in 15 years.
Source: Ahmed Shaheed
Concern over Maldives mounting debt to China
former foreign minister Ahmed Shaheed tweeted, referring to China-backed development projects in the Maldives such as the US$200 million …
Source: Ahmed Shaheed