Nigeria: Muslim mob burns woman to death after accusing her of criticizing Muhammad
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Mob Burns Nigerian Woman To Death Over Alleged Blasphemy Claim: Police
Agence France-Presse, September 2, 2025:
A mob burnt a woman to death in central Nigeria over the weekend after accusing her of blasphemy against Islam, police said Monday.
The woman “was set ablaze” on Saturday in a “mob attack” after she made comments about the Prophet Mohammed, police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun in Niger state said in a statement.
He said the woman was a food vendor named Amaye from northwest Nigerian Katsina state.
Abiodun added that the police condemned any act of “jungle justice” and urged members of the public to remain calm during the search for the attackers.
Sharia law operates alongside common law in 12 predominantly Muslim states in Nigeria — including Niger — and blasphemy is punishable by death….
Nepal: Muslims Throw Stones at Hindus During
Ganesh Immersion Procession
In one of our earlier reports, we highlighted how Nepal, a small Himalayan nation in South Asia, has witnessed a sharp rise in its Muslim population in recent years. This demographic shift has coincided with increasing Islamization, marked by the rapid establishment of mosques and unregulated madrasas. The growing influence has also made the country a haven for jihad groups such as the Islamic State (ISIS) and Jaish-e-Mohammed, turning it into fertile ground for jihad activity. More concerning, however, is the pattern of regular attacks on Hindus and attempts to restrict them from celebrating their festivals in their own land, once again reflecting how local populations are targeted when Muslims begin to gain demographic dominance.
On August 30, 2025, a Ganesh idol immersion procession in Janakpurdham, the capital of Nepal’s Madhesh Province, erupted into communal violence near Jhanda Chowk in Sub-Metropolitan City Ward 20. The procession, on its way to the Kashibhui pond, passed through a predominantly Muslim neighborhood when tensions suddenly escalated. Members of the Muslim community reportedly attempted to stop the procession and block the road, precipitating an argument between participants.
Matters quickly intensified as they took to throwing stones at the idol of the Hindu deity. This act triggered a fierce clash between the two communities. Law enforcement moved swiftly to contain the unrest. Police forces responded by deploying tear gas shells to disperse the agitated crowd.
According to Dhanusha Police Deputy Superintendent Bahadur Singh, two individuals were injured in the melee. A substantial police and armed police presence, with around 200 personnel, was mobilized, with deployments along major routes leading to and from Janakpurdham, including roads to Devpura-Rupaitha and Jatahi, to prevent escalation and maintain public order.
Residents and observers expressed concern that such attacks from Muslim groups during religious processions had become a recurring issue. Many pointed out that similar violence had also occurred during Durga immersion in prior years, and now, these were also becoming rampant in other Hindu festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi. It’s evident that without long-term conflict resolution, such confrontations might become a yearly ritual rather than an anomaly.
This incident stands out for several reasons. First, it occurred in Janakpurdham, a historic and culturally significant city central to Nepal’s Madhesh region, and the administrative heart of the province. Second, the attack on Ganesh immersion is particularly notable, because this festival is typically regarded as a peaceful and unifying public event. Further, the severity of the attack, marked by stone-throwing, injuries, and significant law enforcement intervention, underscores the volatility of communal dynamics due to an increase in the Muslim population, even in spaces traditionally considered safe for Hindu religious observance.
In recent years, several parts of Nepal have witnessed violent disruptions during Hindu religious processions, raising concerns about recurring communal tensions. These incidents, often marked by stone-throwing and clashes along immersion routes, have prompted repeated curfews and heavy security deployments by local administrations.
One of the most serious flare-ups occurred in Birgunj, Parsa district, in April 2025 during a Hanuman Jayanti procession. On Saturday, April 12, a Muslim mob attacked a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Nepal’s Birgunj, prompting authorities to impose a curfew in several parts of the city. According to reports, Hindu organizations had organized a religious march to mark the festival when the procession was targeted with stone-throwing near Shreeram Hall Chowk in Chapkaiya-3. The violence quickly escalated, leaving several people, including police personnel, injured. Muslims also set multiple vehicles ablaze, further aggravating the situation. The situation deteriorated so quickly that the District Administration Office imposed a curfew in central Birgunj to restore order. Authorities later extended the restrictions and convened peace talks with local leaders, which ultimately resulted in a five-point agreement aimed at preventing further escalation.
In September 2020, Malangawa in Sarlahi district experienced unrest during a Bishwakarma idol immersion. A dispute between the Hindu and Muslim groups erupted during a ritual procession of immersing the idol of Bishwakarma at Malanga Municipality. Police said people from the Muslim community had interfered with the idol immersion program. According to officials, Hindus wish to transport the idol to the pond by walking along the route used on Fridays, while local Muslims are opposed to allowing them to organize the religious procession along that route. Gradually, the minor dispute was followed by a clash in which more than a dozen people sustained serious injuries. Police immediately took control of the site following the incident.
A similar pattern was seen earlier in Krishnanagar, Kapilvastu, in October 2018, when Muslims attacked a Durga idol immersion procession and threw stones at them from the rooftops of houses near a mosque. The clashes disrupted the festival atmosphere and compelled authorities to reimpose curfew orders in the town. The incident highlighted how immersion routes passing through sensitive localities can often become flashpoints for conflict.
Taken together, these incidents highlight a worrying trend. Hindu processions in Nepal, whether it be Hanuman Jayanti, Durga Puja, or Bishwakarma Puja, have increasingly been marred by attacks by Muslims, resulting in deadly clashes in recent years. While authorities have responded with curfews and security deployments, the repeated outbreaks point to unresolved underlying tensions that risk resurfacing during major festivals.
In the aftermath, authorities and civic leaders stressed the need for preventive measures, maintaining vigilance during religious gatherings, and fostering community-level understanding to avert further disruptions. Although the immediate situation was brought under control, the incident shed light on underlying tensions that, unless addressed substantively, risk escalating during future cultural and religious events.
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