Tag: Freedom of Religion
Myanmar president signs final ‘religious protection’ law
Myanmar President Thein Sein signed the Monogamy Bill into law on Monday, prohibiting marriage to more than one spouse or living with an unmarried partner, which many view as an attack on the minority Muslim population in the country.
Monday 31 August 2015 at 11:46 AM ET by Emelina Perez
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Crackdown on Islamic groups in Myanmar
Buddhist-majority Myanmar has acquired a reputation for launching frequent crackdowns on its minority Islamic groups residing within its boundaries. Historically, minority Muslims have lived in Burma (now known as Myanmar) since the 11th century A.D., and they mostly consist of Rohingyas and descendants of Muslim immigrants from India, Bangladesh...
Group: ‘Laos Detains Christians For Praying, Preaching’
Authorities in central Laos have detained a Christian leader and a fellow believer for "spreading Christian religion" as part of a wider crackdown on evangelical Christians in the Asian nation, a well-informed Christian rights group said.
September 8, 2015
By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife
VIENTIANE, LAOS (BosNewsLife)-- Authorities in...
Parliamentarians From 50 Countries Call for Greater Religious Freedom
Concerned about increasing restrictions on religious freedom worldwide, parliamentarians from more than 50 countries have pledged to pursue efforts to strengthen and promote freedom of religion or belief in their work at the national, regional and global levels.
by editor · September 25, 2015
Source: www.bic.org
NEW YORK—23 September 2015
Concerned about increasing...
New Race and Religion Laws in Myanmar Draw International Attention
Known as the Race and Religion Protection Laws, they consist of four laws regulating monogamy, religious conversion, interfaith marriage, and population control. According to lawmakers, these laws are designed to encourage Myanmar’s way of life and protect its people.
Adventists continue emphasis on community work amid country’s legislative changes
Posted September...
Thailand: Insurgents Target Buddhist Monks
This vicious campaign of violence against civilians by separatist groups violates international law and undermines their cause. There is no justification for deliberate or indiscriminate attacks on civilians, which can be war crimes.
Brad Adams - Asia director
July 27, 2015
Address Abuses, End Cycle of Extremism and Reprisal
(New York) – Separatist...
The Roots of Religious Conflict in Myanmar
This article is part of “Southeast Asia: Refugees in Crisis,” an ongoing series by The Diplomat for summer and fall 2015 featuring exclusive articles from scholars and practitioners tackling Southeast Asia’s ongoing refugee crisis. All articles in the series can be found here.
Understanding narratives is an important step to...
Rohingya Women Flee Violence Only to Be Sold Into Marriage
The young woman had been penned in a camp in the sweltering jungle of southern Thailand for two months when she was offered a deal.
By CHRIS BUCKLEY and ELLEN BARRYAUG. 2, 2015
GELUGOR, Malaysia — The young woman had been penned in a camp in the sweltering jungle of southern...
Faith-based and other groups commit to strengthen freedom of religion or belief in Southeast Asia
Asean leaders are urged to take proactive measures to prevent religion from being used to cause dissent among the communities in the region.
Published: Thursday October 1, 2015 MYT 5:09:00 PM
Updated: Thursday October 1, 2015 MYT 5:13:57 PM
PETALING JAYA: Asean leaders are urged to take proactive measures to prevent religion...
Myanmar: Drop Charges Against “Rohingya Calendar” Defendants
The Myanmar government should immediately and unconditionally drop all charges against six men for printing the word “Rohingya” in a 2016 calendar, Fortify Rights said today.
Ensure Freedom of Expression and Protection for Defendants
(YANGON, December 11, 2015)— The Myanmar government should immediately and unconditionally drop all charges against six men...
