War

October 31, 2006

Peace and War

Ekklesia proposes non-violent alternatives to military action as well as peace-making strategies. Ekklesia hit the headlines in 2002 by proposing public consideration of strategies for non-violent regime change in Iraq.
December 6, 2018

Churches across Europe sign Christmas statement on refugees

More than 30 Church leaders from across Europe have signed a Christmas statement highlighting the plight of refugees, urging all nations and people to celebrate Christ's birth by working for a more welcoming and inclusive Europe.
November 9, 2018

Alternative Remembrance ceremony for peace

Eleven peace groups will hold an alternative Remembrance commemoration on Armistice Day.
October 15, 2018

More journalists killed in first nine months of 2018 than in all 2017, says RSF

More professional journalists were killed worldwide in connection with their work in the first nine months of 2018 than in all of 2017.
September 21, 2018

Eritrea peace deal could offer hope for reforms, says UN expert

The peace agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia raises hopes that human rights will be at the centre of Eritrea’s path towards a society respectful of all fundamental rights, says the UN Special Rapporteur.
August 13, 2018

Turkish President urged to end campaign against doctors

World Medical Association says there is a state campaign of harassment against leading members of the Turkish medical profession.
July 26, 2018

Ian Paisley suspension - 'real victims are Sri Lankans denied justice for war crimes'

The real scandal is an MP attempting to stand in the way of justice for thousands of civilians who lost their lives in Sri Lanka, says Amnesty.
July 13, 2018

Thousands of Syrians out of reach of aid, says Oxfam

Thousands of Syrians forced from their homes due to the recent fighting in Dar’a are unable to get the help they desperately need, Oxfam says.
July 5, 2018

Hodeidah cannot be allowed to become a graveyard, says Oxfam

Conditions for over half a million people in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah are steadily deteriorating with food in short supply and seriously damaged water and sewage systems increasing the risk of cholera, Oxfam said today.
July 4, 2018

No justification for the carnage in Yemen, says Unicef

Visiting Yemen, Unicef's Executive Director says, “There is no justification for this carnage".