Killing of civilians by insurgents alarms Philippine Church
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Killing of civilians by insurgents alarms Philippine Church

MANILA (UCAN): The Catholic Church in the Philippines and the New York based Human Rights…

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A government earns respect when it upholds the human rights of all
Posted in Commentary Cullen's Corner Features | Commentary

A government earns respect when it upholds the human rights of all

In the Philippines, out of a population of about 110 million, there are 20 million…

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Bombs hit two churches in Myanmar
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

Bombs hit two churches in Myanmar

(UCAN): Aerial bombings by military junta have left a Catholic Church and a Baptist Church…

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Philippine government under fire over new rights panel
Posted in International The Philippines

Philippine government under fire over new rights panel

MANILA (UCAN): Philippine government’s new Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination, a  “super body” set…

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Caritas Philippines hails Supreme Court ruling on ‘red-tagging’
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Caritas Philippines hails Supreme Court ruling on ‘red-tagging’

MANILA (SE): “This decision is a victory for justice and a crucial step for a…

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Uproar over terror charge laid against Filipino activists
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Uproar over terror charge laid against Filipino activists

MANILA (UCAN): Rights activists and environmentalists have expressed dismay when two Filipino activists, Fritz Jay…

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Passage of Rwanda deportation law deplored
Posted in Africa Europe International NEWS

Passage of Rwanda deportation law deplored

OXFORD (OSV News): The Catholic Church in Britain condemned a government-backed law allowing migrants in…

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