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We will stand with Hong Kong in its darkest hour.
#IPAC statement on the arrest of Hong Kong journalists and activists under the National Security Law.
Support from legislators representing 13 legislatures: 🇦🇺🇨🇦🇨🇿🇩🇪🇪🇺🇫🇷🇯🇵🇱🇹🇳🇿🇸🇪🇨🇭🇬🇧🇺🇸
#StandTogether
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Yesterday China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded a five capital tour of Europe.
At each step of his journey, #IPAC members sent a clear message: there can be no 'business as usual' while human rights abuses in Hong Kong and Xinjiang continue.
Here's how we did it👇[THREAD]
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#IPAC 🇬🇧 co-chair @MPIainDS calls for the UK to follow US sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam. twitter.com/MPIainDS/statu…
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BREAKING: #IPAC statement on the sentencing of Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam.
We stand in admiration of the courage and determination shown by the three individuals sentenced and offer solidarity to all Hong Kong people during this dark time.
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Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab confirms to UK #IPAC that @GOVUK is open to considering sanctions against #HongKong officials. Also confirms an emerging international strategy for dealing with the #PRC. twitter.com/MPIainDS/statu…
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BREAKING: #IPAC launches global campaign calling on the @WHO🌏to invite Taiwan 🇹🇼 to participate in the upcoming World Health Assembly.
If Taiwan is left out, we all suffer.
It's time to #LetTaiwanHelp.
📽️ Watch our video statement below 👇
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#IPAC 🇩🇪 member @GydeJ calls for the EU to enact sanctions against Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, following the US announcement yesterday. twitter.com/GydeJ/status/1…
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16 #IPAC 🇬🇧 members joined in asking the UK Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab to support British Nationals (Overseas) passport holders arrested under Hong Kong’s National Security Law.
The letter asks for comprehensive legal and consular assistance to all BN(O)s charged under #NSL.
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British police officers could face prosecution in UK over Hong Kong torture claims.
Campaign led by @nathanlawkc and #IPAC coordinator @lukedepulford.
scmp.com/news/hong-kong…
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BREAKING: UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong.
#IPAC members have successfully campaigned for #NOEXTRADITION to Hong Kong in six countries:
Australia 🇦🇺
Canada 🇨🇦
Czechia 🇨🇿
New Zealand 🇳🇿
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
United States 🇺🇲
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UPDATE: One month on from its launch #IPAC has led unprecedented coordinated global action on #HongKong and #Xinjiang.
Working with our 1⃣5⃣0⃣ members across 1⃣7⃣ parliaments we have:
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🇪🇺 MEP @bueti one of many #IPAC members to have condemned the arrest of Jimmy Lai, a deeply concerning assault on press freedoms in Hong Kong. twitter.com/bueti/status/1…
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BREAKING: #IPAC statement on the arrest of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong.
We commit to raising our voices in defence of the youth of Hong Kong, who have shown themselves to be global leaders in the defence of common values in the face of government hostility.
#StandTogether
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#IPAC 🇬🇧 members @GarethDavies_MP and @MPIainDS urge UK fund groups to rebuke China over Hong Kong crackdown ft.com/content/4bfd5f… via @FinancialTimes
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#BREAKING: Canadian parliamentary committee labels Xinjiang abuses as "genocide" against Uyghurs, the first parliamentary body to do so.
#IPAC 🇨🇦 co-chairs @GarnettGenuis, @IrwinCotler and other members have campaigned tirelessly for this judgement.
uyghurcongress.org/en/press-relea…
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Thank you to the 17 #IPAC 🇬🇧 members who have written to @DominicRaab expressing concerns at obstruction to #LegCo elections in Hong Kong.
The signatories call for the government to consider sanctions against Carrie Lam and other officials responsible. twitter.com/MPIainDS/statu…
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As Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi completed the final leg of his European tour, #IPAC co-chair @MargareteBause hosted a joint rally with @nathanlawkc in Berlin.
#IPAC 🇩🇪 members have been calling on the German government to advocate for Hong Kong's freedom and autonomy.
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As Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi completed the final leg of his European tour, #IPAC co-chair @MargareteBause hosted a joint rally with @nathanlawkc in Berlin.
#IPAC 🇩🇪 members have been calling on the German government to advocate for Hong Kong's freedom and autonomy.
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#IPAC 🇮🇹 co-chairs @LucioMalan and @rampi join with @nathanlawkc in a joint letter to Italy's foreign minister @luigidimaio in advance of meeting with China's foreign minister Wang Yi.
The letter denounces erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong and human rights abuses in Xinjiang. twitter.com/LauraHarth/sta…
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BREAKING: 12 #IPAC 🇬🇧 members join with other parliamentarians and @nathanlawkc in calling for Magnitsky sanctions against Chief Executive Carrie Lam and other Hong Kong and Chinese government officials.
Excellent initiative from @hk_watch. twitter.com/hk_watch/statu…
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#IPAC 🇩🇪 members @MargareteBause, @GydeJ and Michael Brand sign joint letter as Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi visits Berlin.
Together they call for the German government to press for closure of Uyghur internment camps and condemn events in Hong Kong.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/china-…
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#IPAC comment on the leaked database of the Chinese Communist Party Shanghai branch member register.
