Nepal: Mohammed textbook banned

June 22nd, 2010

The Nepalese government has banned a social studies textbook after complaints from Muslim groups.  The book has been criticised for including factual inaccuracies and an “erroneous interpretation” of Islam:  one particular illustration is alleged to portray a feminised image of the prophet Mohammed. This marks the first time religious outcry has caused the banning of a book in Nepal, where Hinduism was removed from its position at the state religion in 2006.

Indonesian censorship laws ‘blocks discussions on impunity’

March 17th, 2010

The Asian Human Rights Commission yesterday condemned the Indonesian governments ban of books and films under the guise of maintaining “public order” and “state unity”. The banned material covers subjects including the 30 September Movement and the conflict in  East Timor.

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May 14th, 2009

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