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Retired Justice Antonio Carpio: "The Anti-Terrorism Act is likely to lead to a 'permanent situation ... that is worse than martial law'"

New law broadens powers of local and mainland authorities to investigate, prosecute, and punish those deemed as dissenters

The bishops call for prayers for Hong Kong and for China as the country implements a new national security law for Hong Kong

Both countries appear to be downplaying the violence, withholding information in face-saving attempts at de-escalation

Human rights activists said they “can’t help but be reasonably cynical” about the statements made by the Philippines before the UN Human Rights Council

The pope emphasized that media is necessary to distinguish good from evil in terms of producing sound judgments

China passed a national security legislation for Hong Kong on June 30, setting the stage for radical changes to the former British colony

China, Russia, ASEAN and Latin American states, however, warn against using country specific resolutions to pressure governments

The recourse to a mailed-fist policy in dealing with a health crisis is divisive and runs counter to guarantees of fundamental freedoms

The scholars noted that the nun “has been unwavering in her commitment to justice and peace, which are concrete expressions of love.”