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RECAP: Choy Yuk-ling should be commended for doing her job, rather than investigated by the police.
@benedictrogers writing on the decline of freedom of the press in Hong Kong.
hk.appledaily.com/opinion/202011…
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If this is true, and Beijing decides to purge pro-democracy voices from LegCo for legally filibustering, then it will be the death knell for democracy in Hong Kong. twitter.com/alvinllum/stat…
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This is a new low for the Hong Kong Police, suggesting that crowds gathering to mark the anniversary of the death of student Chow Tsz-lok could be in breach of the National Security Law. Further evidence that this draconian law's aim is to silence any form of public expression. twitter.com/rthk_enews/sta…
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Important new analysis yesterday from @CECCgov making it clear that the National Security Law has so far been exclusively used as a tool to silence dissent and free expression in Hong Kong. twitter.com/CECCgov/status…
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'Whoever wins the election, America’s president must put responding to the erosion of freedom in Hong Kong at the top of his to-do list. Hong Kong has been the front line for the free world.' HKW's Chief Executive @benedictrogers latest piece for @WSJ. wsj.com/articles/beiji…
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Beijing implementing 'comprehensive governance' over Hong Kong would constitute an inexplicable and direct violation of its obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration to maintain the city's autonomy, freedoms, & rule of law, for at least 50 years hk.appledaily.com/news/20201104/…
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It is outrageous that pro-Beijing politicians are calling not only for the disqualification of pro-democracy lawmakers but also for their prosecution under the National Security Law. These statements designed to undermine Hong Kong's democracy deserve international condemnation. twitter.com/rthk_enews/sta…
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As part of the draconian National Security Law, the Hong Kong Police today launched a hotline to encourage neighbours to report on each other. This is a further step towards making Hong Kong another heavily monitored city where free expression is outlawed. bbc.co.uk/news/world-asi…
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NEW: @DominicRaab response to letter from 63 MPs / Peers, led by @DavidAltonHL & facilitated by @hk_watch:
👉UK are "deeply concerned" by case of #12hkyouths, raised it on a "number of occasions"
👉 UK will "lobby" for BNOs when rights are at risk, but not offer consular help.
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“In recognition of the tragic reality that is before us, we should now be prepared to open up our doors and offer an opportunity to those Hong Kongers who wish to be citizens of the free world" - our CEO @benedictrogers speaking to @ABAesq today. Read: bit.ly/2JxAoLs
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Statement: We condemn the appalling arrest of the RTHK journalist who produced the Yuen Long documentary. It is a blow to freedom of the press.
The perpetrators of the Yuen Long attack have not been held to account, there has still been no justice.
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We condemn this appalling arrest which is a blow to freedom of the press.
The perpetrators of the Yuen Long attack have not been held to account, there has still been no justice.
HKPF have chosen to arrest a journalist whose only crime was reminding the world of that. twitter.com/hkfp/status/13…
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Important statement from US Secretary of State @SecPompeo today.
The arrests of 8 democrats is absolutely unacceptable and a politicised abuse of the law. twitter.com/SecPompeo/stat…
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Our patron Lord Alton raising important questions today. The Hong Kong Police decision to call for people to inform on their neighbours is alarming, and a further threat to rights and freedoms. twitter.com/DavidAltonHL/s…
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Lawfare against the democratic movement continues. Selective arrests of one-side proving the Hong Kong government are continuing to abuse the courts to shut-down opposition.
hongkongfp.com/2020/11/02/8th…
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"These arrests mark the latest example of sustained political interference by the CCP in Hong Kong’s democracy, as it seeks to abuse the law to settle political scores." HKW Chief Executive @benedictrogers on the arrests of 7 pro-democracy lawmakers 1/4 hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020…
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Hong Kong democracy movement must unite to defeat its common enemy, a new op-ed by @benedictrogers
ucanews.com/news/hong-kong…
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"Instead of activists risking their lives fleeing on speedboats or rushing into the consulates, countries around the world must open their doors in a clear, co-ordinated way."
An international lifeboat policy is urgently needed, writes @benedictrogers.
hk.appledaily.com/opinion/202010…
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"The United States strongly condemns the arrest and detention of three student democracy activists and calls on Hong Kong authorities to release those that remain detained immediately."
Important statement from @SecPompeo
state.gov/arrest-and-det…
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Labour and National MPs, as well as @nathanlawkc, urge @jacindaardern to adopt Hong Kong lifeboat scheme.
"Under the NSL, young activists are vulnerable to the risk of arbitrary arrest," the @ipacglobal letter stated.
rnz.co.nz/news/political…
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“The longer we leave it without an offer in place, from different countries including NZ, the more likely it is that vulnerable young activists could face arrest, and long prison sentences," said @benedictrogers, asking @jacindaardern to offer sanctuary.
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This is unacceptable. A 19-year-old student accused of a cocktail of oppressive charges has now been denied bail.
Meanwhile Beijing are adopting high-tech stasi-style tactics through the roll-out of a new app for informants.
#FreeTonyChung
theguardian.com/world/2020/oct…
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NZ MPs call for lifeboat policy for young Hong Kongers
@ipacglobal
newsroom.co.nz/pro/mps-call-f…
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Hong Kong police to set-up a multi-platform channel to encourage informants to report national security crimes.
This is a terrifying and dystopian development.
amp.scmp.com/news/hong-kong…
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"There are 12 very brave young Hong Kongers who are in an extremely dangerous situation. They are in a prison in China and we are here to cry out to the world to say free the 12 Hong Kongers," said @benedictrogers at a recent London rally. Full speech: bit.ly/34AT4BZ
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