Tag: Human rights

Catholic and Protestant church groups warn of the possible negative impact on the public of the Philippines' proposed anti-terrorism law

Pope Francis warned of “palliative activities" while waiting for everything to return to "normal" and ignoring the people who have fallen

Critics of the proposed anti-terrorism law claim that it will cause the "further shrinking of democratic space" and "weaken public discourse"

Church leaders said while the fight against terrorism is necessary, respect for human rights must be of 'paramount consideration'

The report noted that many of the human rights concerns it has documented are long-standing, but have become more acute in recent years

Attackers reportedly broke into the houses of three Christian families in Kokkar Pal Panchayat, Sukma District, in the state of Chhattisgarh

Human Rights Watch said the Chinese government has never accepted responsibility for the 1989 massacre and no official has been punished

The proposed law allows surveillance activities such as tracking down individuals or organizations supposedly engaged in terrorism

Authorities said the church groups are communist "above-ground organizations" tasked for the "recruitment of members from various sectors"

Human rights activist warn that the new law will terrorize critics, dissenters and social advocates more than real terrorists