Detention of a 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea’s Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call for the Release of Chairman Lee Man-hee

Concerns Raised at European Academy of Religion’s International Conference Held in Rome—Strong Appeals Over Violation of International Law. European scholars of religion are making strong appeals to the South Korean government to release Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old Chairman of Shincheonji Church, who remains in detention. Chairman Lee was detained on 24 June on charges including … Read more

‘We Want Peace’: Civilians in Sudan push back against SAF’s reign, calls for RSF-led peace

The civil conflict in Sudan, reignited in April 2023, has taken a more disturbing turn. Far from being a balanced war between two military entities, recent reports and eyewitness accounts suggest a grim reality that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have become the perpetrators of violence against their own people.   From a rare glimpse inside … Read more