In 2008, Hindu extremists killed more than a hundred Christians because of the murder of a Hindu cleric by Maoists but blamed on Christians. Out of approximately 6,600 arrests, only 79 ended in a conviction. In 2020-2021 the local Church will host the Plenary Assembly of the Latin Synod so that it “will take the bishops to the places of the massacres.” For the archbishop, “it will be a moment of blessing for our people, to strengthen faith and courage.”

Myanmar is invited to act on the final report of the Independent Commission of Enquiry (ICoE) set up by State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in 2018. “The EU stands ready to support the Government of Myanmar in any efforts to address the root causes of the multi-faceted conflict in Rakhine state.”

For activists, the evidence and details to substantiate the head of state's claims are lacking.  The issue of missing persons "is not only a political fact, but also has legal implications and deeply affects their families".

The “Villa Balconi” residence is located in Vegavaram, in Andhra Pradesh.  The 40 guest nuns spent the day in prayer, studying the Word of God, thanking those who animate the liturgy every day.  Deacon: "The proclaimed Word belongs to the here and now."

Parliament meets to approve the state budget.  Lebanese forces announce boycott, but deputies reach quorum.  From an initial 0.6%, deficit now at 7%.  Maronite Patriarch: the executive must "regain lost trust" and "turn the page" by archiving a "black chapter" in Lebanese history.

Two confirmed cases have been reported, but 11 people are under observation. Chinese tourists have crossed the border into Vietnam for the Lunar New Year, but many have decided to stay home believing that this will limit their risk of contracting the virus. For Vietnamese and foreign experts, the country could become the second most infected.