Tag: Human rights
Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims, Christians killed...
The Diocese of Dori confirmed to Vatican News on Monday evening that 12 were killed in the initial attack, while three others died later
Pope Francis denounces landmines impacting civilians
The Landmine Monitor report indicated that in 2022, landmines and explosive remnants of war affected 4,710 people across 49 territories
Chinese authorities release dozens of Tibetans arrested for dam protests
The dam could submerge monasteries in Dege’s Wangbuding township and force residents of villages near the Drichu River to relocate
Rights group decries ‘lighter penalties’ vs Philippine cops involved in killing...
The court convicted a police officer of homicide for the killing of 17-year-old Baltazar in an assumed case of mistaken identity
Rare Hong Kong protest sounds alarm on new security law
"National security is important to the people, but it must be based on democracy, freedom and rule of law," said activist Chan Po-ying
Pope Francis condemns attacks in Burkina Faso
In a telegram delivered by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis expressed his deep sorrow and offered condolences
Attacks on mosque, church kill dozens in Burkina Faso
The two attacks struck on Sunday in different regions of the junta-ruled country caught for several years in a spiral of jihadist violence
Philippine church groups join 38th EDSA People Power Anniversary protest
“A testament to the power of the people” and “a reminder that collective action can overcome even the most daunting challenges”
Chinese police interrogate and beat Tibetans arrested in dam protest
Since Feb. 14, monks and residents have been peacefully protesting the planned construction of the Gangtuo hydropower dam
Indian ‘warriors’ face police to back protesting farmers
The protests echo similar ones in January 2021, when farmers used their tractors to smash through barriers and rolled into New Delhi
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