Tag: Conflict
‘Inclusive dialogue’ needed to attain peace in Mindanao
For more than 50 years an insurgency war has been waged in the southern Philippine region
Myanmar’s landmine legacy continues to destroy lives
Myanmar found is the only country where govt forces were found to have used antipersonnel landmines in the last year
Indonesia urged to drop treason charges against Papua activists
There’s no excuse for rounding people up and sending them to prison for peaceful acts of expression, rights group says
Islamic State fighters not regrouping in Southeast Asia
But southern Philippine region of Mindanao is a prime example where militants could establish a foothold
Pope calls for international unity against weapons of mass destruction
In a world where millions live in inhumane conditions there’s no excuse to squander money on such destructive weapons, pope said
Filipino tribal children face a life of uncertainty
When Lizabel hears a cricket, she would know it's a cricket. But she does not know what it looks like. She has not seen...
Manila bishop backs red-tagged groups
Bishop said govt should instead support and encourage faith-based organizations instead of vilifying them
Neglect can turn Marawi into a breeding ground for terrorists
Some government officials claim that residents deserved their fate because they had allowed the city to become a hub for extremist groups
Residents of war-torn city of Marawi decry ‘poor rehabilitation program’
Govt agencies have reportedly failed to explain where the funds for Marawi's recovery and rehabilitation went
South Korea likens Japan’s ‘rising sun’ flag with Nazi swastika
The flag was flown by the Imperial Japanese army and navy up until the end of World War II
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