Tag: Conflict
Philippine political prisoners win battle to remain together as peace talks...
Govt peace negotiator announced that a deal has been finalized for the resumption of peace talks with communist rebels
Kidnappings multiply in Myanmar’s Rakhine State as conflict deepens
Govt has vowed to crush rebels, sending thousands of troops into region
Indian church leader recognized for peacebuilding efforts
Healing of historic memories is supremely important in today’s world, says Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil
‘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
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