Tag: Human rights
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
Chinese seeking redress for abuses linked to COVID-19 are targeted, rights...
Because of the suppression of critical voices in China there may never be an honest accounting of the state’s role, Human Rights Watch says
Beijing rebuked for ‘grievous attack’ on Hong Kong freedoms
Arrests fuel concerns that the city has taken a swift authoritarian turn
Over 50 Hong Kong democracy activists arrested under national security law
Arrests included well known democratic figures and former lawmakers James To, Lam Cheuk-ting and Lester Shum
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