Tag: Human rights
Myanmar’s ‘shadow government’ calls for religious freedom
The generals in the ruling junta are reportedly using religion and race as weapons by supporting ultra-extremist groups
Singapore to conduct another execution for drug trafficking, say activists
Singapore has faced mounting calls to abolish the death penalty, but continues to insist that it has helped keep the city-state safe
Thailand bars prisons from using inmates to make fishing nets
Thai officials ban new contracts using prison labor to make nets after ex-inmates said they were forced to work for little or no pay
New report says persecution of Christians in India continues unabated
An upward year-on-year trend that peaked at the end of 2021 with at least 505 incidents of violence have been reported from across the nation
Philippine Church, civil society leaders decry terrorist designation of retired Catholic...
The Anti-Money Laundering Council imposed a freeze order on the property and funds of ten individuals, including Msgr. Cerbito
Rights activists, survivors of martial law atrocities vow to guard Philippine...
“We vow to relentlessly reveal the truth about the human rights abuses of the Marcos dictatorship”
Chinese leader Xi says Hong Kong ‘reborn of fire’ as visit...
Friday's anniversary marks the halfway point of the 50-year governance model agreed by Britain and China
Prophet row murder sparks fury on Indian social media
India has a long history of communal violence and authorities have shut down internet connections and imposed a curfew in the city
Indian faith-based group welcomes court decision to hear petitions on hate...
“I hope the court takes note of the rising incidents of violence against Christians and directs authorities to initiate investigations"
From pariah to president: Marcos Jr. takes over Philippines’ top job
Marcos Jr., known by his nickname "Bongbong,” succeeds Rodrigo Duterte in the top job after his landslide victory in last month's elections