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BREAKING: #IPAC 🇪🇺 MEPs lead calls for the EU to demand a UN led investigation into human rights abuses against #Uyghurs in #Xinjiang and to consider a Global Human Rights Sanctions Mechanism for Chinese government officials responsible.
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BREAKING: #IPAC statement on the expulsion of opposition lawmakers from the Hong Kong Legislative Council.
This blatant assault on Hong Kong's autonomy demonstrates the contempt with which the Chinese Communist Party regards the Hong Kong people and their democratic values [1/2]
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Difficult for companies to boast about their modern slavery statements and ERG credentials while employing members of a party which is enslaving #Uyghurs #IPAC
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#IPAC 🇩🇪 co-chair Michael Brand MdB calls for Germany to lead Europe in taking a tougher stance on China's human rights violations in Hong Kong and Xinjiang.
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A few hours ago 22 #IPAC Co-Chairs from 13 legislatures 🇪🇺🇳🇿🇨🇿🇬🇧🇩🇪🇯🇵🇳🇴🇬🇧🇨🇦🇫🇷🇨🇭🇱🇹🇮🇹
met to discuss "reducing strategic dependency" on China chaired by 🇦🇺 @kimbakit and Andrew Hastie MP.
In addition, #IPAC was privileged to hear from @nathanlawkc @Ray_WongHKI
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A few hours ago 22 #IPAC Co-Chairs from 13 legislatures 🇪🇺🇳🇿🇨🇿🇬🇧🇩🇪🇯🇵🇳🇴🇬🇧🇨🇦🇫🇷🇨🇭🇱🇹🇮🇹
met to discuss "reducing strategic dependency" on China chaired by 🇦🇺 @kimbakit and Andrew Hastie MP.
In addition, #IPAC was privileged to hear from @nathanlawkc @Ray_WongHKI
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BREAKING: today #IPAC publishes devastating new research by @adrianzenz raising the prospect that #Uyghurs and other minorities in the Xinjiang Region are victims of mass atrocity crimes.
The world cannot stand idly by.
Today #IPAC commits to action. ipac.global/campaigns/uygh…
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BREAKING: today #IPAC publishes devastating new research by @adrianzenz raising the prospect that #Uyghurs and other minorities in the Xinjiang Region are victims of mass atrocity crimes.
The world cannot stand idly by.
Today #IPAC commits to action. ipac.global/campaigns/uygh…
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Featuring comment from #IPAC.
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BREAKING: UK Prime Minister @BorisJohnson meets with sanctioned #IPAC members.
The PM heard #IPAC concerns about the plight of oppressed groups in China and Hong Kong and gave reassurances that the UK will not turn a blind eye to attempts to intimidate legislators.
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BREAKING: UK Prime Minister @BorisJohnson meets with sanctioned #IPAC members.
The PM heard #IPAC concerns about the plight of oppressed groups in China and Hong Kong and gave reassurances that the UK will not turn a blind eye to attempts to intimidate legislators.
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#IPAC 🇮🇹 co-chair @LucioMalan speaks in the Senate to question Italy's abstention on a UN resolution condemning the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong.
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Earlier this week #IPAC 🇪🇺 co-chair @MiriamMLex led a statement of support for a delegation of the Czech Senate's visit to Taiwan, amidst threats from Beijing.
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Honoured to see coverage of our statement in Jimmy Lai's @appledaily_hk, who was arrested alongside colleagues earlier this week.
#IPAC calls for the dropping of all charges against Hong Kong journalists and activists arrested under the National Security Law. twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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Coverage of our #IPAC 🇬🇧 letter to UK Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab requesting consular assistance for British Nationals (Overseas) arrested under Hong Kong's National Security Law.
The UK must stand firm in the face of baseless threats from the PRC.
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#IPAC 🇳🇿 co-chairs Louisa Wall MP and Simon O'Connor MP have written to New Zealand's Prime Minister @jacindaardern calling for a bespoke lifeline visa to provide refuge for young Hong Kongers.
We are delighted to work with @nathanlawkc and @hk_watch on this important campaign.
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UPDATE: More legislators sign up to #IPAC call for immediate release without charge of all detained Hong Kong activists and journalists.
Miriam Lexmann MEP 🇪🇺
Senator Roberto Rampi 🇮🇹
Senator Lucio Malan 🇮🇹
Isabelle Florennes MP 🇫🇷
@MiriamMLex @rampi @LucioMalan @iflorennes92 twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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#IPAC 🇬🇧 member @DavidAltonHL labels the mass arrests of over 50 Hong Kong activists as "the methods of a police state".
Alton calls on the UK government to honour its treaty obligations to Hong Kong and implement Magnitsky sanctions against Chinese officials.
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#BREAKING: UK Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab announces measures on Xinjiang forced labour called for by #IPAC members:
1. Updated risk profiles for firms operating in Xinjiang
2. Strengthened modern slavery legislation
3. No govt. procurement of forced labour imports
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#IPAC 🇬🇧 co-chair @MPIainDS: India can play a crucial role in easing global strategic reliance on China.
hindustantimes.com/india-news/ind…
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After days of intense lobbying from #IPAC 🇩🇪 members and @nathanlawkc, German Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas has echoed our calls to action on Xinjiang and Hong Kong. twitter.com/noahbarkin/sta…
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Idag skriver Kvällspostens ledarsida om vårt arbete i #IPAC och hur fler bör backa upp folket i Hongkong, inte överge dom.
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BREAKING: UK tribunal to probe Uyghur 'genocide' claims.
#IPAC welcomes this move, having repeatedly called for independent investigations into alleged atrocities against Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
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"IPAC signatories said the law raised the unsettling prospect of arrests based on spurious and politically motivated charges becoming routine."
#IPAC 🇬🇧 calls for UK to provide legal assistance to British nationals arrested under Hong Kong Security Law.
hongkongfp.com/2020/09/23/hon…
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LIVE: #IPAC 🇬🇧 member @LaylaMoran raises an Urgent Question on the disqualification of Hong Kong lawmakers.
She calls for sanctions on Chinese officials and a new lifeboat scheme for young Hong Kongers.
"It's time for actions not words, it's time to make good on our promises".