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BREAKING: UK Parliament unanimously declares the Chinese government is committing a Genocide against Uyghurs.
The UK joins the US, Canada and the Netherlands in declaring a #UyghurGenocide.
This is the first time a genocide declaration has passed the UK Parliament unopposed. twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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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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"Opponents have drawn parallels with the Cultural Revolution in mainland China, a turbulent period in the 1960s and 1970s when millions were punished and purged by authorities – often after they were denounced by family, friends and neighbours."
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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.
thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/d…
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Google deletes 2,500 China-linked YouTube channels over disinformation.
theguardian.com/technology/202…
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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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Uighur doctor tells ITV News of disturbing testimonies of 'forced abortions and removal of wombs' in China | ITV News
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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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Hong Kong dissident urges Canada, allies to boycott 2022 Olympics in Beijing | the Globe and Mail
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#BREAKING: IPAC responds to BBC reports of systemic torture and sexual abuse of in Xinjiang prison camps.
IPAC calls on our governments to pursue urgent investigations into allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity in the region.
Full statement 👇
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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".
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BREAKING: 63 #IPAC members representing 14 legislatures call on the @IntlCrimCourt to accept a complaint alleging Chinese government Uyghur genocide in Xinjiang.
The ICC is uniquely placed to judge on genocide and crimes against humanity. Perpetrators must be held to account.
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Canada's ambassador to the United Nations calls on the UN Human Rights Council to investigate whether China's persecution of Uighurs in Xinjiang province should be considered an act of genocide.
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Australia announces legislation to tighten control of deals made with foreign governments by local government departments.
Growing momentum behind #IPAC's call to reduce strategic dependency on China in critical sectors. twitter.com/stephendziedzi…
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