Tag: Détention
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Immigrant Rights Mass at St Peter’s Church: A Christmas Apart
Mass and Meaning in the Mission District In the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, St Peter’s Catholic Church becomes more than a place of worship on a chilly December night. It is a sanctuary for families navigating the uncertainties of immigration policy and detention while trying to preserve a sense of normalcy for their…
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A Christmas of Struggle and Solidarity: Immigrant Families Find Hope at St. Peter’s Church
Christmas Night at St. Peter’s: A Community Holds Fast Inside the softly lit hall of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in San Francisco’s Mission District, the air carried a quiet tension as a winter night pressed against the stained-glass windows. A choir lifted spirits with familiar hymns, and a towering Christmas tree stood watch at the…
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A Christmas of Waiting: Immigrant Rights Mass as a Family Faces Detention
Setting a Quiet Vigil in the Mission District Inside St Peter’s Catholic Church in San Francisco’s Mission District, a chilly December evening brought families seeking comfort and solidarity. The church, usually filled with the hum of prayers and the chatter of parish life, hosted a special Mass dedicated to immigrant rights. A majestic Christmas tree…
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No VIP Treatment for DPWH Officials: BJMP Sets Record Straight in Cebu Detention Case
Background: Detention in Cebu Involves DPWH Officials In Cebu, the National Office of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) addressed concerns about special privileges for detained officials connected to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Sarah Discaya and eight other DPWH officials are among those detained at the Lapu-Lapu City detention…
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No VIP Treatment for DPWH Officials Detention in Cebu
No VIP Treatment for DPWH Officials Dubbed as Flood Control Controversy The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), in Cebu, has reiterated that there will be no special privileges granted to Sarah Discaya and eight other Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials. Detained at the Lapu-Lapu City detention facility, the group faces…
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UN Secretary-General Condemns Detention of Additional UN Staff by Houthis
UN Condemns Detention of Additional UN Personnel in Yemen The United Nations and the international community have expressed grave concern after the Secretary-General’s spokesperson announced the arbitrary detention of ten more UN personnel by Houthi authorities on 18 December. The incident marks a troubling escalation in the risk faced by aid workers and the civilian…
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UN Secretary-General Condemns Detention of UN Staff by Houthis
UN Secretary-General Condemns Detention of UN Personnel by Houthis The United Nations has confirmed that the Secretary-General, António Guterres, strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of ten additional UN personnel by the Houthi de facto authorities on 18 December. This latest action marks a further setback for humanitarian operations in the region and raises serious concerns…
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Morocco Faces International Criticism Over Detained Gen Z Protesters
Global Scrutiny Over Morocco’s Handling of Gen Z Protests As Morocco prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations, the country finds itself under intense international scrutiny for its treatment of hundreds of young protesters. Human rights organizations have condemned what they describe as arbitrary detentions and alleged brutal beatings of Gen Z demonstrators who…
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Morocco Faces Alarms Over Detention and Alleged Abuse of Gen Z Protesters Ahead of AFCON
Background: Rising Youth Protests Turned into a Human Rights Concern Morocco is facing renewed scrutiny over its treatment of young demonstrators after a wave of protests led by Gen Z activists. In recent weeks, hundreds of demonstrators have been detained in what rights groups describe as arbitrary arrests. The protests, fueled by concerns over unemployment,…
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Liverpool’s Hidden Battle: Arjeta Folla’s struggle with homelessness after detention
Overview: A life disrupted Arjeta Folla, an Everton fan known to many in Liverpool for her steadfast love of the city, has endured a harrowing journey through detention, displacement, and now homelessness. Her story, while deeply personal, shines a light on a broader crisis facing survivors of human trafficking and people released from immigration detention…