Tag: Human rights
‘Democracy cannot die a second death’
Youth activists mark the 36th anniversary of the 1986 Philippine ‘People Power’ uprising on Sunday, February 20, 2022
The shadowy messengers delivering threats to Hong Kong civil society
A national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020 to snuff out dissent has knee-capped the civil society sector of Hong Kong
Philippine Catholic, Protestant bishops join calls for release of detained doctor
The bishops said the arrest is an attack against human rights defenders and is a travesty of justice
China warns Tibetan monks ahead of March anniversaries
China regularly tightens security in Tibet’s capital Lhasa and in other Tibetan areas of China during important political events in Beijing
Philippine Catholic school slams arrest, detention of outstanding alumna
“What she deserves is a recognition and appreciation for her commitment to the welfare and human rights of [Filipinos] who are most in need”
Hate crimes against Christians in India peaked in 2021, says new...
The Religious Liberty Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of India reported 505 incidents of attacks on Christians in 2021
Vietnam designated as ‘Country of Particular Concern’ by US religious freedom...
The report said government persecution in Vietnam “continues to be a harsh reality facing unregistered independent religious groups"
Christian students condemn move by ecumenical group to meet with military
Junta troops have razed at least 4,571 civilian houses since Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup just over a year ago
Cambodia’s Hun Sen gives up on Myanmar
Cambodia’s prime minister admitted that Myanmar’s military regime has made no progress in resolving the situation in the country
Report documents ‘war crimes’ in Myanmar’s Kayah state
The report includes details on the “Christmas Eve Massacre” when troops killed at least 40 civilians on Dec. 24, 2021
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