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Two years after Islamist attacks on Christians in the Jaranwala area in Punjab Province, Pakistan, hopes for justice are dimming amid the ongoing sabotage of prosecution efforts, advocates say.

None of the perpetrators have been convicted after they ransacked and damaged more than 25 church buildings and 85 homes of Christians in Jaranwala Tehsil of Faisalabad District, on Aug. 16, 2023. Many took to the streets to protest on Aug. 16, calling for government action.

Two years prior, the frenzied mob of thousands of Muslims attacked after two Christian brothers were accused of writing blasphemous content and desecrating a copy of the Quran. The attack drew nationwide condemnation, and more than 300 Muslims were arrested for the riots; most were either bailed out or discharge

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