Tag: Human rights
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Dozens of civilians die following military interrogations in Myanmar, says report
The report said at least 41 people who have been questioned as suspects by the authorities have died in detention centers
Human rights lawyer shot dead in central Philippines’ city of Cebu
Lawyer Rex Jesus Mario Fernandez, 62, was on board his car when he was attacked by a gunman at 4:10 p.m.
Priests, church people under attack for standing for environment, human rights
A growing number of priests, and other church people, have been under attack for standing for the cause of the environment, human rights
Myanmar military stops plan to use Buddhist monks in checkpoints
The decision came after the Buddhist community in the city expressed their strong opposition to the military’s proposal
Standing for the rights of indigenous people
This month, the world marks 500 years since the Aztec civilization in South America was wiped out by the Spanish conquistadors
It’s perfectly fine to sympathize with the Afghan people, but…
The Afghan people and Filipinos today share one thing in common: both find themselves at a crossroads. Both must decide their people’s fate.
Negros bishop says Filipinos must continue to speak against killings
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos urged the faithful to reflect on “despotic killings” and become human rights defenders
Activists in Germany decry Philippines’ ‘worsening’ human rights situation
The Germany-based Philippinenbüro marked the anniversary of the killing of Filipino human rights defender Zara Alvarez with a protest action
Philippine Protestant council welcomes dismissal of charges against pastor
Other detained activists were also released after the court found no evidence to support the arrest and search orders issued against them