Tag: Terrorism
Philippine church leaders join condemnation of anti-terror bill
Church leaders said while the fight against terrorism is necessary, respect for human rights must be of 'paramount consideration'
AMRSP Statement on the Anti-Terrorism Bill and the Reopening of Churches
The religious group expresses deep concern over "troubling developments ... even as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc to our lives'
Philippines’ new anti-terror law Duterte’s shield from accountability
The Philippine government insists it needs a new law to defeat terrorism and the 50-year old communist insurgency
Critics say new anti-terror bill threatens Philippines’ legal opposition
Human rights activist warn that the new law will terrorize critics, dissenters and social advocates more than real terrorists
Martyred Filipino missionary priest remembered for offering life for others
The death of Catholic priest Rhoel Gallardo in the hands of terrorists in the southern Philippines 20 years ago remains a reminder to church people that "life is worth living if we sacrifice for God’s greater glory."
Cautious optimism greets ceasefire in Thailand’s deep south
Largest armed independence movement has announced a ceasefire due to COVID-19
Sri Lanka’s Catholics forgive 2019 Easter bombers
‘We meditated on Christ's teachings and loved them, forgave them, and had pity on them, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith says
Rights group condemns ‘double-tap’ bombing in Southern Thailand
Human Rights Watch speaks out against targeting of civilians
Sri Lankan cardinal threatens protest if Easter bombings not investigated openly
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith seeks questioning from ‘highest to lowest level’
Philippines’ amended anti-terror law could spawn rights abuses
Legislators insist the bill will not muzzle those who are merely criticizing the government
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