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We're pleased to be supporting @nathanlawkc in this campaign.
There is a big gap for younger people in the UK's BNO lifeline policy. We're asking @jacindaardern to offer refuge to the Hong Kongers who most need it. twitter.com/nathanlawkc/st…
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Johnny Patterson, policy director of @hk_watch, said: 'The National Security Law is an appalling assault on Hong Kong's fundamental freedoms and the rule of law which introduces vague thought crimes and excessive sentencing into Hong Kong's legislation.' dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8…
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Statement: We condemn the arrest of Tony Chung and two other activists under the NSL. The National Security Law is an appalling assault on Hong Kong's fundamental freedoms and the rule of law which introduces vague thought crimes into HK law.
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020…
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Important thread on why @jacindaardern should consider offering a pathway to citizenship for HK students.
UK BNO scheme doesn't cover under 23s, New Zealand should help plug the gap.
#Lifeboat twitter.com/SamGoodman22/s…
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Every time an activist is arrested under the National Security Law, the world is reminded that Beijing's introduction of thought crimes into Hong Kong is a flagrant violation of international law and their human rights commitments.
theguardian.com/world/2020/oct…
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Pleased to be working with @nathanlawkc to call for NZ to offer pathways to citizenship for young Hong Kongers.
@jacindaardern we ask that you offer a lifeline. twitter.com/EmanuelStoakes…
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MEPs should block the EU-China Investment Partnership Agreement if China rejects a human rights clause, writes @SamGoodman22 hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020…
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Some highlights from the #save12hkyouths rally in London this weekend. twitter.com/benedictrogers…
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WATCH: @benedictrogers speaking today for #save12hkyouths at the London rally, alongside @nathanlawkc and @lukedepulford
youtube.com/watch?v=LG_-ZF…
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A Canadian Parliamentary Committee has voted unanimously to investigate providing safe haven for Hong Kongers.
Thank you @JennyKwanBC for introducing this vital motion. twitter.com/SamGoodman22/s…
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UPDATE: Netherlands have also revoked their treaty with Hong Kong.
#noextradition 🇳🇱
twitter.com/aaronMCN/statu…
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NEW: Ireland have officially revoked their extradition treaty with Hong Kong! 🇮🇪🇭🇰
We welcome this step, but there are still far too many EU countries which have extradition treaties with the mainland.
This must change.
Read our press release: hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020…
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63 UK MPs today joined the campaign to #save12hkyouths
Read more: theguardian.com/world/2020/oct…
"This is a watershed case for Hong Kong, which will influence whether the extradition of pro-democracy activists to stand trial in the mainland becomes common."
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.@benedictrogers writing in Apple Daily:
"Tomorrow around the world demonstrations will be held as part of a global campaign of solidarity with the 12. I will speak in London, alongside my friends @nathanlawkc and @lukedepulford." #save12hkyouths
hk.appledaily.com/opinion/202010…
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NEW: 63 MPs and Peers have written to @DominicRaab to call for him to make #save12hkyouths a "diplomatic priority".
Led by @DavidAltonHL, they call for their immediate "return to Hong Kong".
Read coverage in @guardian here: theguardian.com/world/2020/oct…
@heldavidson
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NEW: Further details announced on the Government's BN(O) scheme.
Good to see that, following campaigning, the fees announced are considerably lower than what was initially floated. Now UK must consider catering for Hong Kongers under the age of 23.
gov.uk/government/new…
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HKMA are now leaning heavily on financial institutions to report transactions tied to 'NSL offences' to police.
Banks must push back and not be complicit in gross human rights abuses and the silencing of Hong Kong's democratic movement.
theguardian.com/world/2020/oct…
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Campaign to free boat detainees goes global.
Report from @guardian on the campaign to Save the 12 👇
Join us! Tweet a photo of yourself with #save12hkyouths and tag 3 friends.
theguardian.com/world/2020/oct…
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.@GydeJ is Chair of the Bundestag Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs.
Thank you for standing with Hong Kong. #save12hkyouths twitter.com/GydeJ/status/1…
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Important question from our international patron @GarnettGenuis.
When will Canada enact a lifeboat policy for Hong Kongers, and Magnitsky Sanctions?
@marcomendicino - we suggest a 'Young Talents scheme' like this: hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2020… twitter.com/GarnettGenuis/…
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Parliamentarians from the EU, US, UK, Australia and beyond have joined the call to #save12hkyouths.
Will you stand with them?
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Great to see international parliamentarians from EU, Australia, UK and elsewhere raising awareness about the 12 HK youths arrested in the mainland. Thank you @MiriamMLex for joining the campaign. #save12hkyouth twitter.com/MiriamMLex/sta…
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This is the first instance of a protestor receiving asylum in Germany following activities in the anti-extradition law movement.
For details, you can read the original press release from Haven Assistance, a coalition of HK activists in exile, here:
facebook.com/HavenAssistanc… twitter.com/StuartKLau/sta…
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