Philippine anti-terrorism law a threat to human rights
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippine anti-terrorism law a threat to human rights

MANILA (UCAN): The Philippine Supreme Court struck down a “killer caveat” in the controversial anti-terrorism…

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Myanmar junta accused of targeting protesters in massacre
Posted in Asia Region

Myanmar junta accused of targeting protesters in massacre

YANGON (UCAN): Human Rights Watch [HRW] said in a new report that Myanmar’s security forces…

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No human rights trampled due to dam, Cambodia says
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

No human rights trampled due to dam, Cambodia says

Cambodia’s Environment Ministry hit back at a report by Human Rights Watch [HRW] on the…

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Bishops urge Australian rethink on asylum seeker policy
Posted in International NEWS Region

Bishops urge Australian rethink on asylum seeker policy

Bishops have appealed to the Australian government to provide homes for asylum seekers who have…

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Torture, the scourge that refuses to go away
Posted in Commentary Features | Commentary Human Rights

Torture, the scourge that refuses to go away

Mary Aileen D. Bacalso, Manila  Once again, the international community commemorated the International Day in…

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