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French Church abuse: Victims demand action after inquiry
October 7, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
French Church abuse: Victims demand action after inquiry Victims of sexual abuse in the French Catholic Church have demanded action after the publication of a damning new inquiry. Since 1950, clergy in the organisation have sexually abused some 216,000 children, according to the report – mostly boys. Pope Francis “felt pain” on hearing about the […]
Read More...Buddhist-run Thai drug rehab center accused of torture
October 6, 2021 · By UCA News reporter, Bangkok for www.ucanews.com
Buddhist-run Thai drug rehab center accused of torture A popular rehabilitation center for drug addicts run by a Buddhist temple in Thailand has been accused of engaging in forms of torture in its bid to wean them off the use of narcotics. The drug rehabilitation center of Wat Tha Phu Rat Bamrung, a monastery in […]
Read More...Europe remains concerned by human rights in PH
October 6, 2021 · By Philippine Daily Inquirer for globalnation.inquirer.net
The European Union’s envoy to the Philippines said the bloc’s top trade priority was the implementation of an arrangement called Generalized System of Preference Plus (GSP+), which allows Philippine exports to enter EU at zero duty provided the country upholds its international conventions, including one on human rights. EU Ambassador Luc Véron said at an […]
Read More...Indian police arrest 28 for suspected gang-rape of 15-year-old girl
October 6, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Indian police arrest 28 for suspected gang-rape of 15-year-old girl Authorities in India are investigating a case where a 15-year-old girl was repeatedly gang-raped for around nine months, said local media reports. Police in the city of Mumbai have arrested 28 people in connection to the alleged rapes, which began in January. Local reports said […]
Read More...Cambodia: The autistic teenager jailed over a Telegram post
October 6, 2021 · By Mech Dara & George Wright, BBC Newsfor www.bbc.com
Cambodia: The autistic teenager jailed over a Telegram post In June, an autistic Cambodian teenager was arrested after writing a message on Telegram that allegedly insulted ruling party officials. He has not seen his family since. UN experts have said they are “deeply disturbed” by the case and are calling for his release. Life hasn’t […]
Read More...Hypocrisy of defending Christian values
October 5, 2021 · By UCANEWS for www.ucanews.com
Hypocrisy of defending Christian values Refugees are escaping impossible living conditions, but most non-welcoming states are those with Christian tradition When Pope Francis made a visit to so-called Catholic Hungary recently, it was short. He was made to feel unwelcome because he stands for the rights and dignity of every migrant and refugee that seeks […]
Read More...Where is the international outrage as Myanmar burns?
October 5, 2021 · By UCANews for www.ucanews.com
Where is the international outrage as Myanmar burns? The killing of a Baptist pastor in Chin state, and cutting off his finger to steal his ring, as well as the indiscriminate and shocking burning of houses and aerial bombardment of villages, illustrate the utter barbarity, inhumanity and criminality of Myanmar’s military. Pastor Cung Biak Hum, […]
Read More...Faroe Islands to evaluate traditional hunt after slaughter of 1,400 dolphins
October 5, 2021 · By Elizabeth Claire Alberts on 17 September 2021 for news.mongabay.com
Faroe Islands to evaluate traditional hunt after slaughter of 1,400 dolphins The killing of 1,428 Atlantic white-sided dolphins in the Faroe Islands has sparked outrage among local people and attracted international criticism over the legitimacy of such hunts. The hunt was reportedly unauthorized and in violation of local Faroese law. In response, the Faroese prime […]
Read More...Simone Biles: ‘I blame system that enabled Larry Nassar abuse’
October 4, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Simone Biles: ‘I blame system that enabled Larry Nassar abuse’ Elite US gymnast Simone Biles has testified before the Senate about abuse she suffered at the hands of disgraced former team doctor, Larry Nassar. Former teammates Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney also appeared before the committee, along with FBI Director Christopher Wray. The committee is […]
Read More...Military attacks church in battle-ravaged Myanmar
October 4, 2021 · By UCA News reporter, Mandalay for www.ucanews.com
Baptist church in Chin state hit by artillery fire on Sept. 14, no casualties reported Military attacks church in battle-ravaged Myanmar A church in Myanmar’s western Chin state, a predominantly Christian area, has been attacked by the military as fighting intensifies in the region. The Johnson Memorial Baptist Church in Thantlang town was hit by […]
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