Tag: Human rights
China’s Xi urged to take responsibility for 1989 Tiananmen massacre
Number of living relatives of the victims of the Tiananmen massacre – under the Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping – dwindles every year
Catholic bishops urge governments to stop targeting Church institutions in India
The appeal was made after Bishop Gerald Almeida of Jabalpur and Sister Ligy Joseph filed for anticipatory bail against their possible arrest
Junta clamps down on displaying photos of Aung San Suu Kyi
Since the coup, Myanmar has fallen to the bottom of international rankings for freedom of speech
Indonesia urged to ‘lead the way’ in upholding human rights online
APHR said the recent attacks on freedom of speech online pose “a risk to the freeness and fairness of the upcoming elections"
Another journalist killed in central Philippines
The latest killing comes less than a year after radio personality Percival Mabasa was shot dead in Manila as he drove to his studio
China deploys police, makes arrests after mosque clashes
The area is home to a sizable enclave of Hui, a predominantly Muslim ethnic group who have come under pressure in the face of a broad crackdown
Kuala Lumpur proposes bill to increase powers of Islamic courts
The bill proposes to increase the maximum sentencing limits for criminal offenses tried by Syariah courts
Myanmar military court convicts journalist to 10 years in jail
The military regime has clamped down hard on press freedom in Myanmar since seizing power from the democratically elected government
Chinese comedy group punishment sends chills through arts sphere
Leader Mao Zedong once said there was "no such thing as... art that is detached from or independent of politics".
Arunachal Church opens deaddiction center for girls
We hope this facility for girls will not only bring people out of addiction but also contribute to the overall health of the people
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