Qatar jails a Nepali teacher on charges of insulting Islam says news

Qatar jails a Nepali teacher on charges of insulting Islam

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Dorje Gurung, who has taught chemistry to middle and high school students appeared in a Doha court on Thursday. If convicted, he could face up to seven years in prison, according to Doha News

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......On Monday, April 22, Gurung said he had a sit-down chat with three 12-year-old boys who were making fun of him. Among other things, the seventh graders poked fun at his appearance, calling him “Jackie Chan,” a famous Chinese actor. On Tuesday, April 23, the mocking again began in earnest while Gurung was in line for lunch. At first, he said the teasing was light-hearted, but then one student put his hand on Gurung’s shoulder and a finger in his nose. At this point, Gurung grew agitated and said remarks to the effect of, how would you like to be stereotyped i.e. called a terrorist?

Gurung has no legal representation, but the Nepali embassy is seeking permission from the Kathmandu government to meet with Gurung, Doha News reports. Without a lawyer, Gurung’s friends fear he would not get a fair trial. The court would rely on the complaints from Qatar Academy’s students, they said. Religion is a sensitive issue in Qatar, the U.S. State Department notes and recommends that “discussing religious issues, or answering questions about a religion, should be treated with care and sensitivity.”

The country also strictly controls freedom of expression, especially when it comes to the leadership. Earlier this year, Qatar jailed a poet for allegedly attempting to overthrow the government, after finding a YouTube video of him reciting a poem criticizing Qatar’s ruler, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani.

Yap.... sure US of A state department will sell everything including to do business oil sheiks and other tax evading rich buggers of third world countries.....

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Topic: Qatar jails a Nepali teacher on charges of insulting Islam says news

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