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‘The Silencing of Democracy in Nicaragua’: UK Parliament releases findings on scale of oppression by Ortega regime

April 04, 2024

The UK Parliament has released the findings of a report into the oppression of religious leaders, media and political opposition in Nicaragua. “The Silencing of Democracy in Nicaragua” was launched under the auspices of three All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), to consider the situation in Nicaragua and the ever-growing targeting of anyone critical of the Nicaraguan government.

China imposes sanctions on leading British Catholic human rights campaigner

March 26, 2021

The Chinese authorities announced the measures March 26 against David Alton and eight other U.K. citizens, as well as four institutions critical of the country’s human rights record.

Pro-lifer who never gave up the fight is mourned

May 16, 2012

The Requiem Mass for Phyllis Bowman yesterday paid tribute to a courageous and loving woman

It is right and Christian to build bridges with North Korea

January 19, 2012

David Alton's inspiring attempts to open up the 'hermit kingdom' is an example of Christian diplomacy at its best