Tag: Human rights

The protesters held placards that read “Every persecution makes Christians stronger in faith,” “Stop attack against Christians"

“Shutting down an independent media outlet due to a single perceived ‘mistake’ is a blatant violation of freedom of the press”

The Italian priest was a known environmental activist and had spoken out against mining operations in Arakan town and nearby areas

The Ecumenical Bishops Forum called for the removal of the “terrorist” designation on Dr. Natividad “Naty” Castro

Human Rights Watch on Monday released a “question-and-answer document” on the decision

Bishop Álvarez, an outspoken critic of Ortega’s regime, was charged with being a “traitor of the homeland” on Feb. 10

Karapatan described the terrorist financing charges as “reckless, false and baseless”

Residents of Sibuyan have been manning a barricade since January 26 to stop mining trucks containing nickel ore from entering a private port

Caritas Philippines said an investigation “will allow the due process to run its course and ensure justice and truth will prevail”

A 16-member humanitarian mission went to San Francisco town in Quezon province, but were stopped in several military and police checkpoints