Dario Salvi

Negative record freveals peak in trafficking in human lives fueled by demand for cheap labor in neighboring Malaysia. Since the beginning of the year the police have rescued 974 people, already surpassing the 622 of 2018. UN: in Thailand there are about 4.9 million migrants, who make up more than 10% of the workforce.

The operations concern the area of ​​Sur Baher, on the southern outskirts of the holy city, conquered in the 1967 war. The buildings stand near the protective wall that surrounds the West Bank. For Palestinians, Israel continues to use the pretext of security to expropriate land and expand.

Begun in 1907 and inaugurated in 1930, the Gothic style building was designed by Italian architects. In the war between Iran and Iraq, it became a refugee camp for poor families. 3877 children baptized inside. After the restoration, it will be a "sanctuary open for everyone".

Exploitation rights for oil and natural gas in the maritime subsoil at heart of dispute. Tension triggered by exploration operations. Vietnam claims territorial sovereignty but wants to resolve the dispute "peacefully", Beijing does not hesitate to deploy warships.

Criminal groups exploit corruption, weak borders and poor controls to increase business. Trafficking in drugs, medicines and counterfeit goods, people or animal species generate tens of billions in profits. Casinos and banking institutions used to clean up money. Myanmar epicenter of methamphetamine production.

The patriarch is concerned about the escalation between Washington and Tehran. A conflict would precipitate the situation across the Middle East. As Iraqi Christians and Muslims look forward to the apostolic journey, the latter remains uncertain, whilst confusion and suffering affect the country.

The Indonesian leader, together with his deputy, illustrated the country's development plan for the coming years. Among the priorities, the fight against corruption and bureaucracy that block development and businesses. Pancasila and unity in diversity are the values ​​on which to base the recovery. Zero tolerance against those who foment hatred and divisions.

For the first time in a decade experts suggest a contraction of 1.5%. For the following year, a slight trend reversal, with growth of just over 2%. Analysts highlight the risk of "recession with double relapse". Fears for the central bank's independence.

In a pastoral letter the prelates raised the alarm about the archipelago's environmental future. Condemning the "continuous destruction of our common home", they call for an "ecological conversion" in a context of "climate emergency". Among the challenges is the renunciation of coal and intensive mining.

The country is still "in pieces" due to widespread corruption. Insufficient government intervention to ensure rights for minorities and revive the nation. Greater commitment to combat hatred and terrorism. The presence of Francis is an opportunity for rebirth, but more effort is needed in terms of rights, education, development and citizenship.

Auxiliary bishop of Manila hopes it will help put an end to extrajudicial killings and guarantee justice to the victims and their families. If the government does not cooperate, the prelate warns, "it has something to hide". The Philippine government remains (for now) within the UN Human Rights Council, but attacks Iceland.

Saudi Arabia has signed a letter sent to the United Nations in which support is expressed for security policies. In reality they mask persecution and abuse against the Muslim minority. The signatories also include the Philippines, Myanmar, Russia and the Gulf countries.