Category - human rights abuses

Woman brings plight of Philippines 'disappeared' to the UK

staff writers — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:57:55 +0100

The mother of disappeared Philippines activist Jonas Burgos arrives in the UK next week on the first leg of a European tour highlighting the plight of her son and other missing persons.

Outrage at beheading and crucifixion in Saudi Arabia

staff writers — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:01:00 +0100

Human rights groups have deplored the execution and crucifixion which took place in Saudi Arabia yesterday. Ahmed bin 'Adhaib bin 'Askar al-shamlani al-'Anzi was beheaded and his body crucified publicly in Riyadh.

Malaysian authorities challenged over new crackdown on dissent

agency reporter — Sun, 10 May 2009 20:31:10 +0100

Amnesty International has called on the Malaysian authorities to release five government critics arrested in the last week, if they cannot charge them with recognisable criminal offences. The wave of arrests is part of a new crackdown on dissent.

Holding onto hope for Sri Lanka

Savi Hensman — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:07:02 +0100

The grim situation in Sri Lanka shows the hazards of extreme ethnic nationalism, says Savi Hensman. In today’s world, many people – whether they regard themselves as atheists, agnostics or religious believers – in reality put their ‘nation’ first, often symbolised by a flag.

Women activists released in Zimbabwe as human rights abuses continue

staff writers — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:55:51 +0000

Jenni Williams and Magodonga Mahlangu, from Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), a community organization working for empowerment, were released from Mlondolozi Prison on Thursday 6 November, three weeks to the day they were arrested.

Global churches act on communal violence in India

agency reporter — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:15:51 +0100

The World Council of Churches and the Lutheran World Federation have called on the Prime Minister of India requesting his intervention to end the violence in the state of Orissa. They are also backing Christian prayer and solidarity.

UK government grants asylum to Nigerian gay Christian activist

staff writers — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:52:57 +0100

Davis MacIyalla, director of the lesbian and gay rights group Changing Attitude Nigeria, has been granted asylum in the United Kingdom. Mr Davis has been subject to a range of attacks and death threats for his Christian work.

BAE Systems 'ethics report' misses the moral point, say activists

staff writers — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:04:49 +0100

Anti-arms trade campaigners say that a new 'ethics' report commissioned by weapons giant BAE Systems will not change public perceptions of the company, following a High Court ruling over investigations into corruption charges.

Brown to take tougher line on Zimbabwe following archbishop's call

staff writers — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:07:48 +0100

Prime Minister Gordon Brown look set to boycott a summit of European and African leaders to be attended by the Zimbabwean President. It follows a call at the weekend by Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, to take a tougher line on Zimbabwe.

Southern African Christians unite to call for change in Zimbabwe

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 12:44:19 +0100

An alliance of southern African Christian organizations has called for the African Union and other bodies on the continent to help stop human rights violations being perpetrated on Zimbabweans by the country's government.