Tag: Freedom of Religion
Buddhist Youth leader Lê Công Cầu faces expulsion for supporting Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam
Security Police in the central city of Huế are preparing to forcibly expel Buddhist Youth leader Lê Công Cầu from his home because of his activities in support of the non-recognized Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam (UBCV).
2016-03-12 | | Vietnam Committee on Human Rights
PARIS, 12 March 2016 (VCHR) –...
NLD considers religious harmony law
A Law to protect religious harmony is being considered by the new government following failed attempts to pass such a bill in the previous parliament, which instead enacted controversial legislation seen as undermining religious freedoms.
By Ei Ei Toe Lwin | Friday, 20 May 2016
U Ko Ni, legal adviser to...
Ma Ba Tha to stand by nationalism
Nationalist monks gathered at a monastery in Insein township over the weekend to mark the three-year anniversary of Ma Ba Tha
By Aung kyaw Min | Monday, 06 June 2016
The monks vowed to continue protecting race and religion under the new government, while also maintaining the fight against citizenship for...
Myanmar’s Rohingya brace for more attacks in Rakhine
With a new government plan to arm Rakhine Buddhist civilians, Muslim Rohingya in Myanmar fear the worst.
Rakhine State, Myanmar - As the sun creeps towards its midday peak, Soe Myat Naing's house grows insufferably hot. Despite the stifling air, he dare not leave the safety of his oven walls...
Myanmar urged to ensure religious freedom for minorities
The Human Rights Watch has urged Myanmar to guarantee religious freedom for all minorities, amid growing tensions between different belief systems in the country, according to a report released on Monday.
Yangon, May 8 (IANS) The Human Rights Watch has urged Myanmar to guarantee religious freedom for all minorities, amid...
The Chance to Urge Religious Freedom in Indonesia
A police officer stands guard during a protest by supporters of Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, popularly known as Ahok, outside Cipinang Prison where he was taken following his conviction of blasphemy in Jakarta, Indonesia, 9 May 2017. © 2017 Reuters
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is visiting Indonesia this week...
INDONESIA: Three years later, forcibly evicted Sampang Shi’a community still wanting to go home – Amnesty
On 26 August 2015, it will be three years since the Shi’a community from Sampang district in East Java, Indonesia, was attacked and forcibly evicted from their homes by anti-Shi’a mobs. At least 168 people, including 51 children, were attacked by around 500 people with sharp weapons and stones....
Banning religious service against constitution: Indonesian minister
Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin has emphasized that banning a religious service was a violation of the constitution, which all citizens must uphold and implement.
Senin, 20 Juli 2015 17:00 WIB | 1.951 Views
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin has emphasized that banning a religious...
Muslims attacked by Christians in Indonesian province
At least 153 Muslims were being protected by soldiers and police after being attacked early Tuesday by Christians in Indonesia's easternmost province of Papua, an official said.
They fled to a military post and police station after coming under attack as the local Muslim minority was about to perform morning...
EU slams Myanmar inter-marriage bill
A controversial Myanmar marriage bill is discriminatory and risks undermining democratic progress, the EU said, after parliament passed the legislation this week in another sign of hardline Buddhist nationalist influence.
POSTED: 09 Jul 2015 20:48
YANGON: A controversial Myanmar marriage bill is discriminatory and risks undermining democratic progress, the EU said,...
