Category - military

Outrage at Burma junta's emergency aid obstruction

staff writers — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:39:54 +0100

Development agencies and United Nations officials are exasperated at the obstructiveness of the Burmese junta toward an international aid effort aimed at bringing desperately needed supplies to victims of the recent cyclone.

New Zealand peace activists target military spy base

agency reporter — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:19 +0100

A Catholic priest has taken part in last week's early-morning non-violent action against the Waihopai military satellite communications interception station, near Blenheim, New Zealand.

Why Christians are troublemakers

Glynn Cardy — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:34:41 +0100

Within Christianity there is a long history of trouble making, says Glynn Cardy. And rightly so if it is about building the vision and reality of a different kind of world in which all may flourish.

Legal challenge over UK government 'subservience' to Saudi regime

agency reporter — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:49:34 +0000

The British government is to face the Information Tribunal next week concerning its refusal to disclose documents relating to arms sales to Saudi Arabia. The first case is being brought by Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT).

Don't confuse Jesus with super heros, says Methodist president

staff writers — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:35:43 +0000

The Christmas message is that God in Jesus commits to transforming human ordinariness, not to fantasies about a super-hero figure or military conquerer, the President of the Methodist Conference has said in his seasonal message.

Protests continue as focus shifts to UN envoy in Burma

staff writers — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:52:10 +0100

Pro-democracy activists are continuing to protest on the streets of Asia as the United Nations' envoy arrives today in Burma for talks with government leaders - amid receding hopes of divisions emerging among the ruling junta.

Claims of military unrest and possible coup in Burma unconfirmed

staff writers — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:07:06 +0100

As yet unconfirmed reports from military sources in Burma say that there is significant unrest in the army, with reports of mutinying in some areas and claims that a coup is taking place. Meanwhile the death toll of protesters has been growing significantly.

Repression continues in Burma as democracy refuses to lie down

staff writers — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:06:57 +0100

At least nine people were killed in Rangoon yesterday in continuing clashes between the military and demonstrators. They included eight protesters and a Japanese photo-journalist. Monks have been beaten and arrested in the crackdown. But the protests continue.

US Catholic bishops urge peaceful solutions in Lebanon

staff writers — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) international policy committee has sent a message to the American government urging Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to increase efforts with the international community to establish peace, stability and political reform in Lebanon.