Tag: Human rights
Expose reveals child labor in Cambodian brick kilns despite crackdown
Behind growing demand for bricks, extreme heat, dangerous machinery and poor sanitation have created a vicious cycle of poverty, illness and debt
Groups raise concern over arrest of ‘red-tagged’ Filipino activists
If proven guilty, the five activists face six to 20 years in prison
Cambodia’s night-shift workers lose sleep over benefit cut
Govt plans to withdraw a 30 percent bonus that the country’s night-shift workers currently receive
Seven arrested for ‘spreading virus’ rumors in Tibet prefecture, report says
One man reportedly arrested for social media message calling on people to recite a prayer 10 times
At least 15 Rohingya die after boat capsizes, dozens missing
A ship carrying about 130 people capsized in the Bay of Bengal while trying to reach Malaysia
Kachin Baptist pastors arrested for ‘damaging reputation’ of Myanmar military
Two pastors have been charged under the Unlawful Associations Act, a law introduced by the British during colonial rule.
Philippine prosecutors clear four Catholic bishops of sedition charges
Bishop welcomed decision but expressed hope that the charges against the other accused, including two priests, will also be dismissed
Philippine Protestant church to press charges against intruders
Paramilitary group reportedly attacked church compound hosting displace tribal people in Mindanao
Philippine media groups hit govt move to shut down TV network
A franchise has to be granted by govt for a television or radio network to operate in the country
Pro-poor missionaries draw unwanted attention from Philippine govt
If govt is really serious in inclusive development, then it should look to the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines and similar groups as partners
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