Tag: Human rights
Bangladesh to move more Rohingya to remote island despite criticism
Bangladesh justifies move to island saying overcrowding in camps in Cox's Bazar is leading to crimes
Philippine Catholic bishops say rights situation ‘worrisome,’ red-tagging of schools ‘ridiculous’
The bishops said it is "ridiculous" to say that several Catholic universities in the country have become “breeding grounds” of communists
Hong Kong police obtain financial records of arrested democracy activists
Six pro-democracy activists say police obtained some of their bank records without consent
The right side of history: The real battle facing our universities
The time has come for Philippine academic institutions to carry out their mandate of providing students a safe haven for learning
Philippine Catholic universities deny military allegations of links to rebels
In a joint statement, the universities described the allegation as "irresponsible"
Philippine Protestant council calls for end to attacks on indigenous people
The NCCP said it is “deeply distressed” with the attacks on indigenous people “who defend the environment from development aggression”
Philippine bishops to discuss impact of pandemic in annual meeting
The Church leaders are also expected to discuss issues about the COVID-19 vaccines and human rights
North Korea cracks down on foreign media, speaking styles
Measures include up to 15 years in a prison camp for those caught with media from South Korea
China’s treatment of Uyghurs a ‘genocide,’ says US official
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo posted on Twitter that China “is committing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, China”
Vietnam steps up ‘chilling’ crackdown on dissent ahead of key Communist...
Public criticism of the party is not tolerated and groups which promote democratization are targeted by the authorities
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