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Benedict Rogers

Benedict Rogers

Benedict Rogers, a rights activist and journalist, is the East Asia team leader of Christian Solidarity Worldwide, a rights organisation specialising in freedom of religion or belief. Based in London, Rogers writes about issues of religion and rights in Hong Kong and China, his area of specialisation.

Hong Kong Church divided as Beijing turns the screw

Hong Kong Church divided as Beijing turns the screw

Monday September 7, 2020, Benedict Rogers
It is now clear that the hierarchy in Hong Kong has kowtowed to the Chinese Communist Party
A betrayal of Hong Kong's brave Catholics

A betrayal of Hong Kong's brave Catholics

Monday August 31, 2020, Benedict Rogers
Diocese's banning of a prayer is a significant setback for religious freedom in the Chinese territory
Pope Francis can no longer be silent on Uyghur genocide

Pope Francis can no longer be silent on Uyghur genocide

Monday August 10, 2020, Benedict Rogers
Now that so many of their own clergy are speaking out, the world will be looking to spiritual leaders for their response
Locked down, locked up, locked out

Locked down, locked up, locked out

Monday July 20, 2020, Benedict Rogers
Pandemic has given people in the free world a chance to empathize more with those who are imprisoned for their beliefs
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When thousands stand up again for democracy in Hong Kong

When thousands stand up again for democracy in Hong Kong

Monday July 13, 2020, Benedict Rogers
Despite threats that they could be violating the new security law, over 600,000 people lined the streets to vote
Beijing must pay a price for destroying Hong Kong's freedoms

Beijing must pay a price for destroying Hong Kong's freedoms

Tuesday June 30, 2020, Benedict Rogers
With a sweeping security law expected to come into force on July 1, a punitive, diplomatic and humanitarian response is needed
Pope should speak out against China's increasing aggression

Pope should speak out against China's increasing aggression

Monday June 22, 2020, Benedict Rogers
World must stand with Taiwan after Beijing's threat over the island's pledge to shield Hong Kong 'rioters'
Appeasement only emboldened the butchers of Beijing

Appeasement only emboldened the butchers of Beijing

Thursday June 4, 2020, Benedict Rogers
On the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, the free world must challenge a regime that can never be trusted
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A love affair with China that turned sour

A love affair with China that turned sour

Wednesday May 27, 2020, Benedict Rogers
Under Xi Jinping, this great civilization is facing the most brutal assault on human rights since the Tiananmen massacre
The noose tightens around Hong Kong's neck

The noose tightens around Hong Kong's neck

Saturday May 23, 2020, Benedict Rogers
If the world does not act to stop Beijing's national security law, it will be the death of Britain's former colony
Trapped between a crocodile and a snake

Trapped between a crocodile and a snake

Saturday May 16, 2020, Benedict Rogers
As Covid-19 reaches a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, a tinderbox could be ignited
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Even medics are targets for Hong Kong police

Saturday April 25, 2020, Benedict Rogers
Humanitarian medical workers have faced a shocking campaign of harassment, intimidation and arrest
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