Indonesian archbishop rejects geothermal projects in Flores
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

Indonesian archbishop rejects geothermal projects in Flores

FLORES (UCAN): “After hearing testimonies from several people, from Sokoria and Mataloko, and discussions with…

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Philippines pressured to end enforced disappearances
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippines pressured to end enforced disappearances

MANILA (UCAN): The Asian Forum for Development and Human Rights [FORUM-ASIA] called on the government…

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Philippine government urged not to ban ‘lumad’ term; stop red-tagging labour activists
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippine government urged not to ban ‘lumad’ term; stop red-tagging labour activists

MANILA (SE): Archbishop Jose Cabantan of Cagayan de Oro criticised a government move to ban…

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Philippines leads Asia in deaths of environmental defenders
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippines leads Asia in deaths of environmental defenders

MANILA (LiCAS News): The Philippines is the deadliest country for environmental defenders in Asia, according…

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Child witnesses protected by bishop and senator
Posted in Cullen's Corner Features | Commentary Human Rights The Philippines

Child witnesses protected by bishop and senator

Were it not for the courageous few Philippine bishops, priests and human rights defenders, among…

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