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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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“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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“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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🚨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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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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"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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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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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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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:
crowdfunder.co.uk/hongkongwatch
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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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UN decries further "chilling message" for Hong Kong media freedom.
reuters.com/world/asia-pac…
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The Great Firewall of China arriving in Hong Kong? twitter.com/chungchingkwon…
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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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"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
independent.co.uk/voices/hong-ko…
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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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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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Given the extension of coronavirus restrictions, the UK Government have extended the 'Leave Outside the Rules' provision for BNOs to 19 July.
gov.uk/guidance/briti…
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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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"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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“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.
aljazeera.com/news/2021/6/23…
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Today 20 parliamentarians have called on @MarcGarneau to undertake an audit of the financial assets and connections of #HK officials & their families in #Canada to establish the effectiveness of #MagnitskySanctions. You can read the full letter here: hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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Hong Kong Watch patron, Lord Patten on BBC World:
Apple Daily closure is "profoundly sad". Beijing are setting out "destroying the freedoms, the liberties and eroding the rule of law in Hong Kong."
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WEBINAR: What Next for Hong Kong?
Join us for a high level conversation with Sir Malcolm Rifkind, @JennyKwanBC, Congressman Chris Smith and @Ray_WongHKI about what the future holds for HK.
1 July | 10:00 EST | 15:00 BST | 22:00 HKT
Sign up here: hongkongwatch.org/new-events/202…
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Hong Kong ‘s human rights record worsened sharply between 2019 and 2020, according to @rightsmetrics.
The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) found the city's space for free expression was now comparable with Vietnam.
hongkongfp.com/2021/06/24/hon…
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Today 31 European Parliamentarians in a letter coordinated by @EnginEroglu_FW have written to Carrie Lam to condemn the closing of #AppleDaily and the arrest of journalists under then #NSL, describing it as 'an assault on the freedom of the press in HK'. hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2021…
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