Tag: Human rights
Duterte unlikely to face court over Philippines drug war killings
Duterte's signature policy to rid the country of drugs has been widely condemned and sparked an international probe
Philippines’ Duterte, infamous for deadly drug war, ends term
A tough-talking populist and self-professed killer, Duterte launched an anti-crime campaign that has resulted in the deaths of thousands
Photos: Parade for Equality – Pattaya Pride Parade 2022
The Thai seaside resort town of Pattaya held its Pride Parade on June 25, one of the first major public events following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the kingdom.
Fear and defiance for families of Philippine drug war dead
"We continue to suffer the drug problem. It won't go away because of the lure of billions for traffickers," said President Rodrigo Duterte
Tibetan convention calls on governments to help resolve Tibet issue with...
In video message, Dalai Lama reiterates support for a Middle Way in talks with Beijing
Southeast Asian MPs urge ASEAN economic ministers to immediately tackle food...
“It is necessary to put in place a coordinated effort to protect the most vulnerable from a potentially devastating economic downturn”
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