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14 Jun 2011

Christian council to return torture documents to Brazil

Records of brutal torture and repression suffered under two decades of Brazilian military rule will be returned to the South American country today.
29 Mar 2011

Churches march to recall Argentina's dark days of dictatorship

Church members have joined thousands of marchers in Buenos Aires' Plaza de Mayo to mark 35 years since the bloody Argentinian military coup.
26 Sep 2007

Burma monks maintain nonviolent resistance in the face of attacks

Thousands of Burmese monks and other protesters have begun a new march with prayers and chants in Rangoon, despite a baton charge by police at the city's holiest shrine. Supporters say the tide of nonviolent resistance must continue.
24 Sep 2007

Burma's military junta threatens monks as nonviolent protest grows

Burma's ruling military junta has warned it is ready to "take action" against Buddhist monks leading growing protests for an end to repression within the country. But the nonviolent action has confused the authorities and unleashed massive public support.