The case involving Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit and two Fortify Rights activists arose from allegations made by 14 migrants from Myanmar against a poultry company over unacceptable working conditions. Following their acquittal, they are now calling for the decriminalisation of defamation.
Archbishop Msgr. Gilbert Garcera presided over the solemn mass, along with other bishops and priests. Hundreds of the faithful were present to pay tribute to the work of the women religious. In his homily, the prelate emphasized their contribution through "prayer, adoration and sanctification."
Today's headlines: Special anti-migrant checkpoints have been set up at the Finland-Russia border. The Philippines is considering rejoining the International Criminal Court. Anti-junta militias continue to advance in Myanmar. To boost tourism and business, China will allow travellers from six countries, including Italy, to enter the country visa-free as of 1 December.
The former justice minister, an opponent of Duterte, spent more than six years in prison on unproven charges of complicity with drug trafficking. In an interview with Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa, she has harsh words for the former president. Duterte “offering himself to be the opposition” is “pathetic”. During his term in office, 427 human rights defenders were killed and thousands arrested and imprisoned, including De Lima.
Negotiations are being carried out by Iran, with a different channel than the truce with prisoner exchange brokered between Israel and Hamas. Among those kidnapped is a 35-year-old woman. The Thai Foreign Ministry 'welcomes' reports of a release, but there is still no official confirmation.
Today's news: for Beijing there are no 'new or unusual' pathogens causing the paediatric pneumonia epidemic. South Korean appeals court orders Japan to pay compensation to 16 'comfort women'. At least 20,000 Sri Lankan workers ready to leave for Israel in the agricultural and construction sectors. UN resolution against Iran for religious freedom violations, Tehran executes young pro-Masha Amini protester. Russian sturgeon market 40% occupied by illegal Chinese production.
Police disrupt gatherings by Evangelical Christians. For Pastor Aga, more threats and repression are coming. In addition to taking land away from ethnic minorities for state-owned companies, the government believes that following unrecognised religious groups causes social unrest.
Today's news: Unicef says Gaza is 'the most dangerous place in the world for children', truce postponed till first hostage release; Ankara announces the activation of a group to mediate the conflict between Israel and Hamas; Cross-border trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan resumes; Jakarta launches a $20 billion investment plan on renewables; Rescuers are approaching Indian workers trapped for 11 days in a tunnel; Presence of Russian manufacturers at the Dubai Airshow 2023 the Middle East's most important industry trade fair slated a fiasco.
The pontiff met separately early this morning with relatives of 12 hostages held by Hamas and families from Gaza. “This is not war, this is terrorism,” Francis said. Do not “go on with the passions that in the end kill everyone.” The pause should lead to the release of the first 10 Israelis and 30 Palestinians starting tomorrow at 10 am. The fate of Asian hostages remains uncertain, including that of a Thai woman who has likely given birth to a baby in Hamas captivity.
The recognition was granted yesterday during the 42nd plenary session of the UN cultural organisation at its Paris headquarters. For President Widodo, it is "a source of pride and satisfaction". Language has played a key element in unifying the country since the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the Republic. Indonesians are happy about it.
Today's news: Chinese dissident journalist Sun Lin died at the hands of the police; Pyongyang puts 'Malligyong-1' military spy satellite into orbit, Seoul suspends military agreement with the North; 216 more landings, mostly women and children, of Rohingya Muslims on Indonesian coast; The murderer of Turkish journalist of Armenian origin Hrant Dink, recently released from prison, will face new charges (including terrorism).
Police agencies in the two countries have been working together against telecom scams since September. Some 63 alleged "financiers" and ringleaders top the list of people wanted in connection with Chinese nationals cheated out of lots of money. Fighting between Myanmar’s ruling junta and rebel forces is fuelling the problem.
Today's news: Israeli army strikes a church in southern Lebanon, for Hamas close to agreement on a truce; Pyongyang prepares for a new launch of a spy satellite; Since the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan, abuses against women in politics have tripled; US-based NGO awards three imprisoned Vietnamese activists for their pro-human rights struggle; The first Iranian-built cars appear on the Russian market; In Yerevan an unknown person tried to set fire to the synagogue.
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