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“Beijing has launched an all-out assault on press freedom in Hong Kong by finally shutting the largest pro-democracy newspaper in the city,” said Benedict Rogers, chief executive of Hong Kong Watch.
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"Devastating and Heartbreaking."
Hong Kong Watch CEO @benedictrogers talking with BBC World about the closure of Apple Daily and the collapse of press freedom in Hong Kong.
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Statement: A dark day for Hong Kong with the closure of its major pro-democracy newspaper.
Beijing's closure of Apple Daily is an all-out assault on press freedom in Hong Kong
We stand with Apple Daily.
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Given the extension of coronavirus restrictions, the UK Government have extended the 'Leave Outside the Rules' provision for BNOs to 19 July.
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We have a global network working with governments and parliaments around the world. With HK in unprecedented crisis, our work is more important than ever, but as a small organisation, we are reliant on an annual crowdfunder. That's why we need your help 👇crowdfunder.co.uk/hongkongwatch
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"We must not give in to the fear instilled by those that wish to kill the beauty of Hong Kong."
@LauraHarth drafted this op-ed for publication in Apple Daily. It was pulled following the mass arrests of senior editors, & so we have published it.
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"With many of the NSL cases being escalated to the High Court, some of HK’s leading democrats now face a minimum of ten years in jail. Their crimes? Writing news editorials or standing in primary elections. It is appallingly unjust." | @Johnny_HKWatch
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This is appalling and inhumane.
Newspaper editors publishing pro-democracy editorials being treated like terrorists and denied bail. twitter.com/lwcalex/status…
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The Great Firewall of China arriving in Hong Kong? twitter.com/chungchingkwon…
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UN decries further "chilling message" for Hong Kong media freedom.
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There is no excuse for UK inaction on Hong Kong sanctions.
"When it comes to sanctioning Carrie Lam and Hong Kong officials, the UK has the tools and evidence at its disposal," writes @SamGoodman22
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48 hours into our crowdfunder and we are already 10% of the way to our target!
Thank you so much to the 200+ people who have given so far! 🙏🙏
You can help us hit the target here:
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This is the "most severe blow to media freedom in Hong Kong. Having said that the Apple Daily team are absolutely extraordinary in their determination and courage."
@benedictrogers on BBC World this morning.
Support us: crowdfunder.co.uk/hongkongwatch
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Commenting on the arrests of senior Apple Daily journalists, Hong Kong Watch patron, @DavidAltonHL, said:
"This is brazen and shameful thuggery - the actions of cowards who fear the printed word and the glare of media scrutiny."
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"If you're in a generous frame of mind, give us a bit of support so we can do a bigger & better job in the future. HK Watch needs you, & I think HK needs @hk_watch."
We are so honoured to have Lord Patten's support as a patron.
Support us:👉crowdfunder.co.uk/hongkongwatch
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As thousands face imprisonment under harsh, draconian new National Security legislation, international solidarity is vital. But we cannot do this without you.
crowdfunder.co.uk/hongkongwatch
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🚨Urgent Appeal: We need your support to continue standing up for Hong Kong!
With Hong Kong in crisis, our work matters more than ever.
But we need your help to defend Hong Kong's freedoms. Here's why 👇
Support our annual crowdfunder: crowdfunder.co.uk/hongkongwatch
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“Please know that we are in Washington & across the U.S. stand in strong solidarity with the people of Hong Kong today & tomorrow.
We share your desire for democracy and human rights.”
Message from 🇺🇸@SenatorCardin on the 2nd anniversary of the pro-democracy movement.
#FreeHK
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“The G7 explicitly agreed to call out human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Hong Kong,” President Biden said, adding there was also a strategy to pressure China on its use of forced labour.
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THREAD: Yesterday our CEO @benedictrogers gave closing speech at #HKBeWater2021 rally for #HongKong in #TrafalgarSquare.
"Two years ago today, the people of Hong Kong stood up for freedom itself."
You can watch full speech here: bit.ly/35uKDYN
#StandWithHongKong
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612 Global Campaign for #HongKong in 49 Cities
London Rally
#hkbewater2021
@benedictrogers speaking to thousands of Hongkongers @ Trafalgar Square
#612SecondAnniversary
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#HKbewater2021
612 Global Campaign for Hong Kong London Rally
@SKinnock speaking in the largest rally in London for Hong Kong,
about Beijing’s brutal crackdown in #HK
“HK needs the free world, and the free world needs HK.”
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#HKBeWater2021
612 Global Rally
starting in Marble Arch, London
@MPIainDS speaking to
Thousands of #HongKongers & friends of #HongKong
“I am proud to stand with you today!”
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612 Global Rally (London)
“Fight for Freedom, Stand with Hong Kong” @benedictrogers , CEO of Hong Kong Watch
#StandWithHongKong
#HKbewater2021
#HK
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“Beijing may have temporarily silenced those in Hong Kong. But we know the true voice of a city that yearns to be free.”
To mark this day, we pay tribute to all Hongkongers who continue to struggle for democracy and in pursuit of a free and open society.
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