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Posts Tagged: Burma

Rehman Chishti and Knox Thames: Freedom of religion is under threat. Trans-Atlantic efforts can combat that.

The US and UK, along with other countries in Europe, are fighting to ensure that no one is persecuted for their religious beliefs.

By Rehman Chishti and Knox Thames | 12 October 2020 | 36 comments

Benedict Rogers: It’s time for Raab to bring Magnitsky sanctions to bear on those oppressing Hong Kong

The Foreign Secretary helped to author this important legislation. If Britain is to continue to take a robust stance against Beijing, he must now use it,

By Benedict Rogers | 25 August 2020 | 41 comments

Benedict Rogers: Hunt’s review of British policy on the persecution of Christians is crucial and courageous

The Foreign Secretary had already impressed me with his focus on human rights. Now he has created new hope for Christians around the world.

By Benedict Rogers | 28 December 2018 | 88 comments

Benedict Rogers: Hunt has made a strong start in placing values at the heart of British foreign policy

From Hong Kong to Yemen to Burma the Foreign Secretary is making positive steps. There is still more to do, however.

By Benedict Rogers | 12 November 2018 | 11 comments

Charles Lawley: Britain must take action against the genocide of the Rohingya

If the perpetrators go unpunished, the West risks ceding global leadership to China.

By Charles Lawley | 13 September 2018 | 26 comments

Joyce Anelay: A farewell to ministerial office

The lessons I have learned: the future of the world, and of our country, is bright. And always take care when getting out of Black Hawk helicopters.

By Baroness Anelay | 27 October 2017 | 11 comments

Benedict Rogers: The plight of Burma’s Muslims is stoking Islamist extremism here – one of many reasons why Britain must act

Britain should call in the Burmese ambassador, suspend its training programme with the Burma Army, and continue to press at the UN.

By Benedict Rogers | 18 September 2017 | 40 comments

Daniel Hannan: Uganda shows the power of the free market in action

A comparison with its neighbour, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is stark.

By Daniel Hannan MEP | 20 July 2017 | 49 comments

Chris Whitehouse: Is our overseas aid fuelling hate and discrimination against religious minorities?

A new report, and an event tomorrow, highlight the plight of people throughout the world persecuted for practising their faith – especially by extremist Islamist groups.

By Chris Whitehouse | 22 November 2016

Johnny Monro: A governmental focus on international freedom of religion is more important than ever

If Trump’s election damages America’s work in this area, then the UK must increase its own efforts

By Johnny Monro | 19 November 2016 | 61 comments

Mark Field MP: How to reform our international aid department

I believe the time has come for a broadening in the uses of the aid budget and a critical rethink of the way in which the department operates.

By Mark Field MP | 28 June 2015 | 35 comments

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