International Blasphemy Day marked as persecution of critics of religion continues worldwide

Curated Newsweek | October 3, 2018

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The date marks a controversial anniversary, stemming from the publication of the 12 cartoons of the Islamic prophet Mohammed in Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten in 2005, which sparked riots in Muslim communities around the world.

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