Tag: Human rights
China bans entry to 4 US religious freedom advisors in retaliation...
The US imposed sanctions on Dec. 10 on Chinese officials linked to human rights abuses in Xinjiang
US Senate passes bill banning goods made with forced labor in...
The proposed “Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act” is awaiting the signature of US President Joe Biden for it to become a law
China, Myanmar lead countries with most number of journalists detained in...
The number of journalists detained in connection with their work has never been this high since RSF began its annual round-up in 1995
North Korea trying to hide executions from world: rights group
North Korean escapees said executions were carried out at closely monitored sites with authorities ensuring no information gets out
Human Rights Watch calls on ICC to continue probe into Philippines’...
The ICC tribunal can only investigate allegations if a country does not conduct genuine proceedings
Defending and protecting human rights
Everyone should be aware that every person has inalienable rights that must be respected and protected
Tibetan monk given 5-year prison term for sharing teachings by Dalai...
Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is widely reviled by Chinese leaders as a separatist intent on splitting Tibet
Tibetan writer given 10-year prison term in secret trial
The writer has been described as an “open-minded individual who advocates the preservation of Tibetan language, religion and culture”
Photos: Philippine Human Rights Day observance
Human rights activist display placards and banners as they march in the Philippine capital to mark the Human Rights Day on December 10
Philippines’ faith-based groups call for scrapping of anti-terrorism law
The groups lambasted what they described as “draconian laws and programs” of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte
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