Tag: Human rights
Teachers in Myanmar caught in crossfire as conflict rages
As of May, at least 40 teachers had been killed, according to the ruling junta
Christian rights group claims China heightens control over state-sanctioned Churches
China's state-sanctioned religious bodies issued a joint initiative "advocating frugality and abstaining from extravagance"
Myanmar diocese bans priest from ‘active participation in politics,’ criticizing junta
The diocese said the priest’s “active involvement in politics” and his social media posts "cause great perplexity" division in the community
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi moved to solitary confinement in prison
Her future trial hearings would take place inside a newly-built courtroom inside the prison compound
Philippine media groups decry order to block websites allegedly linked to...
The NTC “directed” internet service providers to block websites found to be "affiliated to and are supporting ... terrorist groups"
Pakistan court upholds death sentence for two Christians
In prison since 2011, the brothers were first arrested for allegedly publishing blasphemous materials on the internet
International rights group calls for abolition of Philippines’ anti-terrorism task force
In a statement, Peter Murphy, ICHRP chairperson, said the anti-terrorism task force and the anti-terrorism law “are tools of state terrorism"
An 83-year-old nun takes the witness stand
"A religious and a good Christian takes his friendship with God very seriously"
Catholic bishops call for ‘speedy processing’ of status for West Papuan...
According to the UNHCR, Papua New Guinea currently hosts about 11,800 asylum seekers and refugees
Pope Francis laments continuing violence, displacement in Myanmar
The pontiff supported the call of Myanmar's bishops to the international community to help protect the Burmese people
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