Tag: Rule of Law / Justice
Philippine authorities renew commitment to respect human rights
Philippine authorities have renewed its commitment to respect and uphold human rights following a recent forum organized by Amnesty International in Pagadian City in the southern province of Zamboanga del Sur.
PAGADIAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner / July 6, 2014) – Philippine authorities have renewed its commitment to respect and uphold...
Flooding threat adds to woes of IDPs in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
Recent heavy rain, coupled with the after-effects of a recent aid worker pull-out, is prompting health concerns in Myanmar’s western Rakhine State for the more than 140,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) mostly from the persecuted Muslim Rohingya minority.
YANGON, 7 July 2014 (IRIN) - Recent heavy rain, coupled with the...
ASEAN countries should hold interfaith talks to resolve issues, says human rights group
A consultation group on religious freedom has recommended that Asean countries initiate interfaith dialogues to enhance understanding and appreciation of the diverse traditions of its people and to resolve critical issues.
A consultation group on religious freedom has recommended that ASEAN countries initiate interfaith dialogues to enhance understanding and appreciation...
Marcos era victims remember Philippines’ dark years
On July 11, 1983, Redemptorist priest Rosaleo Rudy Romano left his convent on a motorcycle in Cebu City. A white government car and and two other motorcycles blocked the priest's way.
On July 11, 1983, Redemptorist priest Rosaleo Rudy Romano left his convent on a motorcycle in Cebu City. A...
Vietnam’s unswerving policy is to respect citizen rights
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh has affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting fundamental rights of Vietnamese citizens while responding to human rights criticism from US lawmakers.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh has affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting fundamental rights of Vietnamese citizens while responding to human rights...
Thailand to Explain Coup to Latin American Nations at the UN
BANGKOK – Thailand will give a detailed explanation of the coup that brought the military to power last May in meetings with Latin American and African countries at the UN, in an attempt to secure a seat in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), a diplomatic source said.
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Thailand To Deport Burmese Refugees, Activists Decry Lack Of Clear And Transparent Policy
Thailand’s military junta stated on Monday that it is planning to deport more than 100,000 Burmese refugees living in camps along its border with Myanmar, Reuters reported Monday.
Thailand’s military junta stated on Monday that it is planning to deport more than 100,000 Burmese refugees living in camps along its...
Malaysian authorities accused of human rights violations
The local police in Gebang, Malaysia have been accused of suppressing basic human rights following the illegal arrests of civilians who are protesting against the Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP), an Australian-owned rare earths mining company.
The local police in Gebang, Malaysia have been accused of suppressing basic human rights...
Clashes Erupt Between Cambodian Opposition, Security Forces
PHNOM PENH — Clashes between security forces and Cambodian opposition supporters in Phnom Penh have left nearly 60 people injured.
PHNOM PENH — Clashes between security forces and Cambodian opposition supporters in Phnom Penh have left nearly 60 people injured.
The violence occurred early Tuesday when Mu Sochua, an elected member...
New UN human rights rapporteur to touch down this week
The UN’s newly appointed special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar will begin her first visit to the country later this week.
The UN’s newly appointed special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar will begin her first visit to the country later this week.
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