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Benedict Rogers
Benedict Rogers, a human rights activist and writer, is the co-founder and chief executive of Hong Kong Watch. He previously worked for Christian Solidarity Worldwide, a rights organisation specializing in freedom of religion or belief, in various capacities for almost 30 years. He is the author of seven books, and his faith journey is told in his book “From Burma to Rome: A Journey into the Catholic Church” (Gracewing, 2015). His new book, “The China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party’s Tyranny”,was published in 2022 by Optimum Publishing International. He received the International Religious Freedom Summit’s International Religious Freedom Champion award in 2021 and the International Catholic Legislators Network’s St Thomas More Award in 2022. Based in London, Rogers writes about issues of religion and rights in Asia, particularly Hong Kong and China, Myanmar, Indonesia and North Korea.

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Let's hope Church recognizes Pakistan’s modern-day martyr

Let's hope Church recognizes Pakistan’s modern-day martyr

02 March, 2023

To honor Shahbaz Bhatti is to stand for the rights, dignity, and life of people of every faith and none

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 Let’s continue the fight against Myanmar’s brutal regime

Let’s continue the fight against Myanmar’s brutal regime

14 February, 2023

It is important to realize Burmese rebel leader Padoh Mahn Sha Lah Phan’s vision of an inclusive nation

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Trial of 47 a sign of Hong Kong’s descent into a police state

Trial of 47 a sign of Hong Kong’s descent into a police state

06 February, 2023

The government and its masters in Beijing are sending a clear message — look what we’ll do if you step out of line

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Myanmar is Asia’s Ukraine

Myanmar is Asia’s Ukraine

01 February, 2023

On the second anniversary of the military coup, let us resolve to get it into the headlines and ensure the world knows

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Jimmy Lai can't be left to spend rest of his life in prison

Jimmy Lai can't be left to spend rest of his life in prison

23 January, 2023

All who share his Catholic faith and his belief in freedom, democracy and human dignity have to pray and work for his release

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Euston shooting and church bombings in Myanmar

Euston shooting and church bombings in Myanmar

18 January, 2023

What for us in London is a rare tragedy, for Cardinal Bo and his people is a weekly, almost daily occurrence

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Pope Benedict’s writings on love, hope and truth

Pope Benedict’s writings on love, hope and truth

03 January, 2023

His papal encyclicals need to be read at the end of a grim year, especially for Myanmar, Hong Kong, China and North Korea

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2022 has been a horrible year for Hong Kong

2022 has been a horrible year for Hong Kong

19 December, 2022

Let us not fail its people by continuing the fight for freedoms amid threats from Beijing

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How long will the world drag its feet on Myanmar?

How long will the world drag its feet on Myanmar?

07 December, 2022

Peace in Ukraine remains a priority, but we cannot abandon what we might perceive as our backyard either

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Renewing a dodgy deal with the devil

Renewing a dodgy deal with the devil

31 October, 2022

Holy See seems intent on kowtowing to China's communist regime as it steps up the oppression of Christians

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Benedict Rogers

Benedict Rogers, a human rights activist and writer, is the co-founder and chief executive of Hong Kong Watch. He previously worked for Christian Solidarity Worldwide, a rights organisation specializing in freedom of religion or belief, in various capacities for almost 30 years. He is the author of seven books, and his faith journey is told in his book “From Burma to Rome: A Journey into the Catholic Church” (Gracewing, 2015). His new book, “The China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party’s Tyranny”,was published in 2022 by Optimum Publishing International. He received the International Religious Freedom Summit’s International Religious Freedom Champion award in 2021 and the International Catholic Legislators Network’s St Thomas More Award in 2022. Based in London, Rogers writes about issues of religion and rights in Asia, particularly Hong Kong and China, Myanmar, Indonesia and North Korea.

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