Christian group alleges 'police spying' on churches in Assam amidst security review

(Photo: Pixabay) A Christian rights organisation in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district has sounded the alarm over alleged police intrusion and data collection at churches, which it describes as “spying” that has caused panic among worshipers. The United Christian Forum (UCF) has urged the district administration to intervene and halt what it calls an unprecedented “spying … Read more

Discord deepens as Manipur CM's proposal to review Kuki-Zomi ST status sparks backlash

Kuki-Zo womenfolk. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/Lamka Talk) Manipur’s protracted turmoil has taken a concerning new turn, after a controversial statement by the state’s Chief Minister N Biren Singh about re-examining the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of the Kuki-Zomi community. The statement has caused furore among Kuki-Zomi groups who have strongly denounced the chief minister’s words and … Read more

Review into Church of England's Independent Safeguarding Board finds serious flaws

A leading barrister has published her report on the first phase of the Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).  Sarah Wilkinson, from Blackstone Chambers, was asked by the Archbishops’ Council in August to carry out an independent review into the work and subsequent termination of ISB board members. Tthe ISB was controversially disbanded in … Read more