Tag: Human rights
Christians in India protest targeted hate, violence against communities, individuals
The protesters held placards that read “Every persecution makes Christians stronger in faith,” “Stop attack against Christians"
Group of Filipino clergy backs calls for release of jailed former...
De Lima’s lawyers earlier said they will file a supplemental motion for bail for her release within the month
Seoul’s defense ministry denies Korean troops massacred civilians during Vietnam War
South Korean Catholic Bishop Peter Lee Ki-heon issued an apology for the atrocities “on behalf of the Catholic Church in South Korea”
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