Tag: Human rights
Women’s group warns against Philippines’ ‘dangerous liaisons to set war against...
Gabriela said it would be "foolish" to believe that the US and Japan "are here to form military ties with Philippine interests in mind”
Myanmar Supreme Court rejects Aung San Suu Kyi’s appeal on corruption...
Businessman she’s accused of accepting money from testified he donated to educational and healthcare foundation
Southeast Asian MPs condemn shutting down of independent media outlet in...
“Shutting down an independent media outlet due to a single perceived ‘mistake’ is a blatant violation of freedom of the press”
Italian missionary decries slow pace of justice in confrere’s killing in...
The Italian priest was a known environmental activist and had spoken out against mining operations in Arakan town and nearby areas
Catholic, Protestant bishops appeal to gov’t to remove ‘terrorist’ tag on...
The Ecumenical Bishops Forum called for the removal of the “terrorist” designation on Dr. Natividad “Naty” Castro
Pope Francis prays for Nicaragua after bishop sentenced to 26 years...
Bishop Álvarez, an outspoken critic of Ortega’s regime, was charged with being a “traitor of the homeland” on Feb. 10
Cambodian leader orders shutdown of independent media outlet
Prime Minister Hun Sen has increasingly cracked down on any opposition as he prepares for elections later this year
South Korean bishop apologizes for Vietnam War atrocities
Apology follows a court order that Seoul compensate the survivor of a mass killing during the conflict
Mandatory military training for youth ‘good if done right,’ says Philippine...
In his State of the Nation Address last year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. included the ROTC Program in his 19-point priority agenda
Hundreds of Thai children facing charges over protests, says Amnesty International
Nearly 300 under-18s have faced criminal charges related to the protests, the human rights campaign group said
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