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Human rights groups protest detention of Christians in Eritrea

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(Photo: Screenshot YouTube.com/Tearstojoyministries.org) Several international human rights organizations, including the U.K.-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide, convened a protest vigil outside the Eritrean Embassy in London, marking the 20th anniversary of the ongoing detention of senior church leaders in Eritrea.  The vigil, held last Thursday, was significant for being the first in-person protest held at the Eritrean … Read more

Human rights group calls for reforms to protect Christians in West Papua

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(Photo: Unsplash/Jeremy Yap) The human rights group Christian Solidarity International has appealed to the U.N. Human Rights Council to ensure that the Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia implements immediate reforms to protect Christians in West Papua, a region located in the archipelago’s easternmost part, where indigenous people are predominantly Christian. The West Papuans face racial discrimination … Read more

Andhra Pradesh's call for SC status sparks national discourse on Dalit Christian rights

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(Photo: Pixabay) A recent demand by the government of Andhra Pradesh to grant Scheduled Caste (SC) status to Dalit Christians has been welcomed by Christian leaders across the country. The SC status provides benefits under India’s affirmative action policy aimed at uplifting marginalised communities. The Andhra Pradesh Minister of Social Welfare, Merugu Nagarjuna, stated that … Read more

National Peace Council advocates for plantation workers' rights in Sri Lanka

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Malaiyaha Community March when they reached Muthumariamman temple. (Photo: Facebook Screenshot/Maatram) The National Peace Council (NPC) in Sri Lanka has issued a compelling call to the government to address the plight of plantation workers, with a specific focus on the Malaiyaha Tamil community. In a recent statement, the NPC highlights the historic struggles faced by … Read more

US to address human rights concerns with India, affirms State Department official

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(Photo: Unsplash/Laurentiu Morariu) In anticipation of US President Joe Biden’s imminent visit to New Delhi for the G20 Summit next month, the United States has reiterated its commitment to addressing human rights issues in India. A senior U.S. official affirmed that the topic of human rights will remain a focal point of discussions between the … Read more

New bill sparks concern over forest conservation and indigenous rights in Northeast India

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(Photo: Unsplash/Unma Desai) In a significant move that has captured the attention of environmentalists, indigenous communities, and policymakers alike, the Indian government has passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill through both houses of the Parliament of India. This proposed legislation, which sailed through the Lok Sabha (Lower house of the Parliament of India) and the … Read more

China denies legal visits to detained preacher; family raises alarm over human rights

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(Photo: Unsplash/Brian Matangelo) Details have emerged surrounding the April arrest of a house church preacher from China’s Yunnan region who was arrested by local officials and has not returned home. The government has reportedly refrained from issuing a formal written notice of the arrest of Chang Hao or charges to his family, and has repeatedly … Read more