Tag: Human rights
Philippine Catholic bishop backs anti-mining protest, visits barricade
In a statement, the Catholic clergy of Sibuyan warned of “tragic consequences” if the nickel mining project pushed through on the island
Myanmar streets empty in protest on coup anniversary
Western powers launched a fresh broadside of sanctions against the generals on the anniversary of the military coup
Faith-based group defends Philippine doctor tagged as ‘terrorist individual’
The Anti-Terrorism Council alleged that Castro was involved in the planning, training, and facilitating the commission of terrorism
Nobody seems to remember when farmers died outside Manila’s presidential palace
“Now more than ever, we need to ensure that their rights are protected"
Gov’t to file charges against recruiters over killing of Filipino worker...
The Kuwaiti government has expressed its sympathies and signified its interest to pursue justice for the Filipino worker
Prosecutors and children win convictions of sex abusers
The successful cooperation between Preda and the Department of Justice prosecutors leads to successful convictions
Rights group welcomes ICC decision to allow new inquiry into Philippines’...
“The ICC investigation ... is the only credible avenue for justice for the victims and their families of the ‘war on drugs’"
ACN to hold three days of prayer for Myanmar on second...
Pope Francis earlier this week also called for prayers for Myanmar where an old Catholic church was burned and destroyed this month
Thai court jails activist for 28 years jail for royal defamation
The kingdom's lese-majeste laws are among the harshest in the world and rights groups say they are misused to suppress public debate
Southeast Asian MPs urge Thai gov’t to stop engaging with Myanmar...
The call to disengage the junta came after a meeting between the top leaders of the Myanmar and Thai armed forces
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