Tag: Human rights
North Korea still tops countries where Christians face most persecution
‘Being discovered as a Christian in North Korea is a death sentence,’ says Open Doors report
Rights violations intensify in Vietnam, group says
Govt frequently punishes people for criticizing its authority, Human Rights Watch says
Fire destroys homes of thousands in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
‘Another devastating blow’ for people who’ve ‘endured unspeakable hardship for years’
Christian group hits Sri Lanka decision to cremate COVID-19 victims
Govt response ‘demonstrates lack of sensitivity’ to communities who consider burial rites integral to their religious customs
There’s no such thing as ‘love jihad,’ Indian archbishop says
New anti-conversion laws in several Indian states will result in further harassment of minorities, he says
‘We should not give up,’ says Malaysian journalist ahead of court...
Freedom of both press and speech face renewed pressure under govt
Cambodian govt critics on trial: ‘It’s absurd’
Upcoming court case is political theatre, the decision will be based on political considerations, one of those accused says
Ex-North Korea diplomat says South’s anti-Pyongyang leaflet ban ‘great mistake’
During the daytime, North Koreans are shouting 'long live Kim Jong Un', but at night they all watch South Korean dramas and movies, he says
Reward offered for informing on religious activities in Chinese city under...
Authorities in Hebei province implement tip-off system, says leaked document
South Korean court orders Japan to compensate ‘comfort women’
Some historians estimate up to 200,000 Korean girls and women were forced to provide sex to Japanese troops during colonial era