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A LAND WITHOUT EVIL: STOPPING THE GENOCIDE OF
BURMA'S KAREN PEOPLE (foreword by Baroness Cox. 254 pages;
photographs)
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The book tells the history of the Karen people - the parallels between their ancient legends and the Old Testament, the arrival of the missionaries, the role of the Karen in the Second World War - but it is primarily focused on the suffering of all the people of Burma - the Burman democracy groups, the Shan, Karenni, Chin, Kachin, Mon, Arakan - in addition to the Karen. It aims to draw attention to the genocide and ethnic cleansing taking place in Burma today. It is not intended to be an anthropological study, but rather a call to action. It includes chapters on the democracy movement of 1988, the Free Burma Rangers, the Internally Displaced People and refugees, and the Karen resistance. It contains inspiring stories of courage, faith and dignity, alongside stories of suffering.
The author, Benedict Rogers, is a journalist and human rights
campaigner, currently working for Christian Solidarity Worldwide
“The cruel military despotism over Burma's Karens has gone on much
too long. The West has become inured to it. Few really care. Few really
know what has been happening. Benedict Rogers has seen it. His
compassionate story impels readership and compels responses. This is a
‘must read’ book.”
“Lady Mountbatten of Burma once described the Karen people as ‘Britain’s forgotten allies.’ More than anyone I know, Benedict Rogers has made it his business to ensure that the story of the Karen is remembered and that the genocide at the hands of the brutal Burmese military junta is not ignored. For half a century the Karen have been butchered in an orgy of killing and persecution. A Land Without Evil is a first hand account of their suffering and bravery - written by someone who has regularly put his own life on the line in order to ensure that the world will never forget the Karen.” -
Lord Alton of Liverpool"Benedict Rogers has written a moving and detailed account of the tragedy of the oppressed Karen people of Burma. He brings to life one of the most under-reported examples of ethnic repression in modern times. A LAND WITHOUT EVIL should be read by every responsible citizen of those nations claiming to espouse the principles of global justice."
- Dr. David Aikman, former senior correspondent of TIME“This book is articulate and powerful in its detailing of the appalling situation of the Karens within Burma and its conclusions for the world. Benedict Rogers writes from the Christian perspective, but A Land Without Evil is relevant for anyone interested in facing the dirty truths that often lie beneath the superficiality of international journalism. This is reportage with a conscience and refreshing as such. It is right for observers to take a position and Benedict Rogers does it, backed up with harrowing facts and stories. An important contribution to the Burma debate and a mine of information on the history and struggles of the Karen people.”
- Graham Earnshaw, former Reuters Editor for Asia"There are moments in history when a people that has suffered so much have a window open on all they have endured so that the rest of the world can see the truth, and make a response that is so long overdue. That is the role that Ben Rogers fulfills for the Karen people. He knows the truth and makes it compelling and mind-blowing reading. Once read, this story will never be forgotten."
- Dr. Clive Calver, President, World Relief