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May 6, 2020

Threat against Philippines broadcaster 'dark day for media freedom'

In recent years, ABS-CBN has produced numerous investigative reports highlighting extrajudicial executions committed as part of the government’s 'war on drugs'.
June 26, 2019

US churches comment on Trump plan for Israel and Palestine

Churches for Middle East Peace says the Trump administrations's investment plan for Israel and Palestine is no substitute for Palestinian freedom.
March 9, 2019

Death, failure, oppression and hope in Lent

Mortality, weakness, poverty and oppression – the Ash Wednesday service throws light on what is wrong in the world and ourselves.
July 25, 2018

Covenant for equality and individual freedoms published in Tunisia

The proposals aim to place human rights at the heart of the Tunisian justice system.
July 1, 2018

Hong Kong freedoms rapidly deteriorating, says Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch calls on Hong Kong Chief Executive to stand up to Beijing and defend people's rights.
April 10, 2018

ACLU challenges 'discriminatory, wealth-based' bail system

The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging the cash bail system, which keeps poor people in jail while allowing those who can pay to go home.
March 23, 2018

Indonesia’s parliament bans critical coverage of its members

A new law in Indonesia means anyone who criticises or disrespects a parliamentarian could be prosecuted.
February 3, 2018

Thailand democracy activists charged with sedition

Activists who peacefully protested military rule at a rally in Bangkok have been charged with sedition and, if convicted, face up to seven years in prison.
November 7, 2017

European Court of Human Rights hears challenge to UK mass surveillance

The case, described as "a watershed moment for people’s privacy and freedom of expression across the world”, is the latest stage in a protracted effort to challenge the UK’s extremely wide-ranging surveillance powers.
October 23, 2017

Polish government preventing peaceful protests, says Amnesty

Amnesty International says the Polish government is cracking down on people peacefully protesting in defence of human rights.

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