Tag: Myanmar
More people displaced by fighting in Myanmar’s Karen state
Residents who fled the fighting, especially children, the sick, and the elderly have sought refuge in churches
Cardinal Bo: Called to be a voice for human rights in...
His hat, or biretta, is his reminder to remain fearless in defending and speaking out for his people – the Church in Asia
Church in Myanmar ‘tested’ with ‘multi-layered challenges,’ says Cardinal Bo
Cardinal Bo said the pandemic, the military coup, the collapse of the economy, and climate changes are among the challenges Myanmar faces
Australia urged to take ‘urgent action’ to back human rights in...
The legislators also expressed "concern" over Australia's stated policy to wait on action by the ASEAN on the situation in Myanmar
Junta soldiers desecrate churches, destroy food stocks in Myanmar’s Chin state,...
"They were drinking and behaving in the local church in Chat Village of Mindat Township, as if it was a tavern”
Myanmar military releases anti-Muslim monk
Ashin Wirathu, dubbed as the "Buddhist Bin Laden," was released after all charges against him were dropped
Rohingya refugees in Rakhine ask to return home in face of...
More than 100,000 Rohingya refugees who’ve been confined to camps in Rakhine state are asking to be allowed to return home
Hundreds flee during four days of fighting in Myanmar’s Shan state
Clashes began on Aug. 28 when military troops attacked members of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army
Christians in Myanmar village reconsecrate church after military occupation
The soldiers reportedly used the structure "without any regard" and "did disgraceful things" such as throwing away Bibles and hymn books
Dozens of civilians die following military interrogations in Myanmar, says report
The report said at least 41 people who have been questioned as suspects by the authorities have died in detention centers
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