Tag: Human rights
China steps up repression in Xinjiang and Tibet, rights group says
Human Rights Watch said state measures taken in Xinjiang constituted “crimes against humanity,” including mass detention
Myanmar archbishop calls for prayers amid growing violence
“May I call all priests and Catholic faithful to pray with me,” said Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay in a pastoral statement
Another Catholic church in Myanmar hit by military junta’s airstrike
In southeast Myanmar, at least 654 houses and other civilian properties — including churches and schools — have been destroyed since May
Human Rights Watch urges countries to join diplomatic boycott of Beijing...
The United States, Britain, Australia and Canada have announced diplomatic boycotts of the Games, set to begin on February 4
Two Tibetan monks arrested, held with no word to their family
Tenzin Norbu and Wangchen Nyima, who are brothers, were arrested on Aug. 15, 2021, and are being held in a prison in Tawu
US official blasts China’s sanctions on US religious freedom officials
The US also called on China to stop its repression of Uyghurs abroad, including imprisoning and denying freedom of movement to family members
Verdicts against Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘a travesty of justice’
A military court sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison for the illegal possession of walkie-talkies and breaking COVID-19 rules
Detained Christians in China charged for attending conference in Malaysia
The detained pastors and laymen went to Kuala Lumpur to attend an event organized by well-known evangelist Tang Chongrong
‘Girl Defenders’ alliance lauds Philippines’ anti-child marriage law
The Philippines ranks 12th worldwide among countries with the highest numbers of child marriages
Children caught in crossfire in Myanmar’s ongoing conflict
Since the military seized power in Myanmar nearly 90 minors have been killed and more than 190 held hostage
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