Tag: Human rights

The case of Tong Ying-kit is seen as a departure from Hong Kong's common law traditions, as he was denied bail and a jury

Among those said to be in detention are journalists, social media users, religious figures, and land rights and anti-corruption activists

The letter accused the Vatican of using international agreements to avoid accepting responsibility for abuse committed by Church members

Christians make up to 90 percent of the sanitation workforce, including the country’s street sweepers, janitors, and sewer workers

There are at least 600 political prisoners in the Philippines, at least 60 of whom are considered sickly while close to 50 are elderly

Nearly 70% of those affected are from just five countries — Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Myanmar

The court said Father Swamy can stay in the private hospital until July 5 after a review of his medical condition

“The government and the rebels must reconsider going back to the negotiating table,” said Father Raymond Montero Ambray

The COVID-19 pandemic affected more than 60 million domestic workers in the informal economy

All that remained of the village of Kin Ma was about 30 houses, with some 200 homes reduced to piles of ash and bricks