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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The silent tragedy of migrant workers in Lebanon
Posted in Asia Middle East NEWS

The silent tragedy of migrant workers in Lebanon

BEIRUT (AsiaNews): Amid the war launched by Israel against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which is affecting…

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Hong Kong delegation heads for Choice Asia conference
Posted in Asia Hong Kong NEWS

Hong Kong delegation heads for Choice Asia conference

Hong KONG (SE): A 12-member Hong Kong delegation, led by Father Stephen Ip, is participating…

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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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Pope speaks of refuge for Aung San Suu Kyi, and warns against clericalism
Posted in NEWS The Pope

Pope speaks of refuge for Aung San Suu Kyi, and warns against clericalism

VATICAN (CNS) : Pope Francis, who has called for the liberation of Aung San Suu…

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