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19 Nov 2007

Delegation uncovers human rights abuses in the Philippines

A World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation on an 18-21 November 2007 visit to the Southeast Asian country has heard testimonies from families of people who have been abducted, tortured and killed - including church and human rights workers.
28 Apr 2007

Witness to God rules out violence, says church leader after Turkey killings

The murder of three Christian Bible workers in Turkey has brought condemnations from all sides, including Muslims, and a statement from a European church leader that "witness to God is incompatible with the use of violence."
18 Apr 2007

Sacrifices at the altar of the gun

The latest US shooting atrocity, at Virginia Tech University, is another tragic embodiment of American worship of the gun, says Tim Nafziger.
19 Mar 2007

Churches report to United Nations on Philippines human rights

As extra-judicial killings and abuses continue, a globally backed Philippines churches delegation is presenting evidence to the UN Human Rights Council