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Pandemic forces children to quit school and work for a living

July 5, 2020

The economic fallout from Covid-19 is forcing more Vietnamese children to give up their studies
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Outrage as Duterte approves Philippine anti-terrorism law

July 4, 2020

Bishop Bagaforo says 'inhuman and unjust' law threatens freedom, justice and compassion
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Christians a symbol of Myanmar's unresolved conflict

July 3, 2020

Thousands of displaced people languish in camps waiting for conditions to allow them to return to their villages
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The last nail for Bangladesh's state jute industry

July 3, 2020

Frustration and fury grip workers after the surprising announcement to shut down all government-run jute mills
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Pakistani reporters tortured for coronavirus coverage

July 2, 2020

Media groups slam authorities for arresting and harassing journalists doing critical stories on Covid-19
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A leap of faith transforms Dalits' lives

July 2, 2020

Catholic missionaries' emphasis on education and development has turned the tables for 'untouchables' in Bangladesh
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The dilemma of disabled people in Pakistan

June 30, 2020

Outcry over the government's decision to abolish an employment quota for persons living with disabilities
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Flooding leaves thousands marooned in Bangladesh

June 29, 2020

Caritas set to provide relief as monsoon rain destroys crops and leaves dozens of villages inundated
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Pandemic threatens Rohingya refugees, Caritas warns

June 27, 2020

Overcrowded Bangladeshi refugee camp makes it impossible to maintain proper distancing and overall hygiene
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Church jittery over new security laws in Hong Kong

June 26, 2020

Beijing will only tolerate religion in a very strict sense inside registered and heavily surveilled places of worship
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Latest News

Christian activists' relatives harassed by Vietnam police

Families of jailed activists say they are being persecuted and even blocked from working for a living

Pandemic forces children to quit school and work for a living

The economic fallout from Covid-19 is forcing more Vietnamese children to give up their studies

Will Church change for LGBTI+ people this century?

Despite India legalizing homosexuality, homophobic views are still being espoused in the Church and society

Taiwan rolls out red carpet for fleeing Hong Kongers

In a challenge to Beijing, Taiwan aims to attract capital and professionals from the financial hub

Outrage as Duterte approves Philippine anti-terrorism law

Bishop Bagaforo says 'inhuman and unjust' law threatens freedom, justice and compassion

Murder charges for police in India's 'George Floyd case'

Protests end in Tamil Nadu after arrests over the deaths of a Christian father and son in custody

Cambodian garment workers struggle to stitch lives together

At least 150,000 have lost their jobs as factory owners blame Covid-19 for financial losses

Police torture still not a crime in Pakistan

Recent viral videos on social media highlight police brutality and a lack of accountability

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