EU Parliament Condemns Forced Conversions in Pakistan
Fri 10 Jul 2026, 12:20:24
The European Parliament on Thursday (local time) adopted a resolution condemning the abduction, forced conversion, and child marriage of young girls in Pakistan, calling on the country to strengthen protections for girls belonging to religious minorities.
In an official press release, the European Parliament highlighted the case of 13-year-old Maria
Shahbaz, who was converted from Christianity to Islam and "forcibly" married to her abductor in March 2026.
Shahbaz, who was converted from Christianity to Islam and "forcibly" married to her abductor in March 2026.
The resolution also condemned similar abuses committed against underage girls belonging to religious minorities, underlining that Shahbaz's case is emblematic of the broader human rights violations faced by minorities in Pakistan.
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