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#IPAC welcomes the UN Human Rights Committee Periodic review of Hong Kong under the #ICCPR.
The violations of human rights and international law taking place in Hong Kong are clear and undeniable.
We call on our governments to act urgently to hold those responsible to account.
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#IPAC statement on new evidence of abuses by the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.
#IPAC calls for trade sanctions against the #XPCC and its corporate holdings, and for #Magnitsky sanctions against XPCC and PRC officials responsible for abuses in the Uyghur Region.
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In a debate on the UK's #magnitskysanctions on human rights abuses and corruption, #IPAC Co-Chair @MPIainDS asked the UK government why it is lagging behind allies when it comes to sanctioning human rights abusers in China, Hong Kong and the region.
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#IPAC statement on the 23rd anniversary of the persecution of the Falun Gong.
Today we remember all those in China who have been denied freedom of religious belief, including Gao Zhisheng, Chang Weiping, Pastor Wang Yi and all others imprisoned for defending religious freedoms.
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UK Minister for Asia @amandamilling says @UNHumanRights visit to China did not provide the full, unfettered access to the Uyghur Region required to investigate human rights abuses.
The answer comes in response to concerns raised by #IPAC 🇬🇧 members @MPIainDS @HelenaKennedyQC.
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Yesterday @Europarl_EN debated the arrest of Cardinal Zen & the trustees of the 612 relief fund in Hong Kong.
IPAC 🇪🇺 co-chair @MiriamMLex said “it is in the intention of John Lee and the CCP to destroy the last remains of Hong Kong's autonomy and freedoms."
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#IPAC statement on the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong and the 2nd anniversary of the National Security Law.
25 years later, Hong Kong is no longer the city we once recognised.
Governments must act to hold the PRC accountable.
Statement: ipac.global/ipac-statement…
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🚨 IPAC member @Nus_Ghani demands @tiktok_uk answers questions in @UKParliament after @BuzzFeed investigation exposes data transfer to China. 👇
spectator.co.uk/article/china-…
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#BREAKING: European Parliament 🇪🇺 votes in favour of motion citing “crimes against humanity and serious risk of genocide” against #Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region.
The language is the strongest yet adopted by the EP, alongside calls for new sanctions on PRC officials. twitter.com/ipacglobal/sta…
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Parliamentarians call for sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials on 33rd anniversary of #4June | CNA
Coverage of #IPAC Hong Kong Legal Accountablity Campaign launch.
cna.com.tw/news/acn/20220…
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We will never forget #June4th
Our tribute to #TiananmenMassacre victims & launch of #HongKong Legal Accountability Campaign👇
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The visit of @mbachelet to #Xinjiang has concluded, amid widespread criticism.
It would appear that #IPAC’s fears regarding COVID restrictions and stage managed tours of detention facilities were well-founded. See below for statement 👇
politico.eu/article/un-mic…
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#NEW major legal opinion on judicial independence in #HongKong released, featuring major judicial figures in 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇨🇦
Featuring comment from @chungchingkwong our #HK campaigns coordinator.
theguardian.com/world/2022/may…
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Urgent Question in the @UKParliament secured by #IPAC member @Nus_Ghani
Minister @amandamilling says in reply that the @GOVUK is watching @mbachelet visit to the Uyghur Region “very closely” and reiterates call for “unfettered access”.
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@UNHumanRights Full story: Xinjiang Police Files: Inside a Chinese internment camp | BBC
bbc.co.uk/news/resources…
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#IPAC statement on the #XinjiangPoliceFiles.
These revelations expose again the PRC government’s claims that the camps are for ‘re-education’ and ‘counter-terrorism’ purposes as a lie.
As @UNHumanRights visits the region, the PRC cannot be allowed to whitewash over the abuses.
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UN rights chief’s visit to China will be held in ‘closed loop’, Beijing says | The Guardian
Coverage of warnings from 40 #IPAC members that the Chinese government could use COVID restrictions to prevent meaningful access to the Uyghur Region.
theguardian.com/world/2022/may…
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“Many have just been detained for ordinary outward signs of their Islamic faith”
#IPAC adviser @adrianzenz disturbing new research 👇 twitter.com/TheJohnSudwort…
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#BREAKING IPAC legislators from 18 countries express concern regarding the visit of @mbachelet to the Uyghur Region of China.
theguardian.com/world/2022/may…
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Canada to ban Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks | BBC
The moves against the two Chinese military linked tech companies are designed to protect the safety and security of Canada's critical infrastructure.
bbc.co.uk/news/business-…
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China in Talks With Russia to Buy Oil for Strategic Reserves | Bloomberg
The Chinese government is seeking to replenish its strategic crude stockpiles with cheap Russian oil, moves which could help fund Russia's war in Ukraine.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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#IPAC statement on the arrest of Cardinal Zen, Margaret Ng, Denise Ho and other members of the 612 Humanitarian Support Fund.
IPAC calls on our governments to sanction new Chief Executive John Lee and all others responsible for this violation of international law in Hong Kong.
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