Headline fix: in yet another violation of intl #humanrights law, #China govt imposes direct selection of #Hongkong leaders.
This is not reform, and these sure aren't elections anymore.
link @hrw @hrw_chinese source
This is not reform, and these sure aren't elections anymore.
link @hrw @hrw_chinese source
BBC News
Hong Kong: China approves 'patriotic' plan to control elections
Critics say the electoral reforms will effectively wipe out any remaining opposition when enacted.
One week left until the supposed release of Andy and 7 other of #12HKyouths detained in China after closed door trials. At their return to #HongKong which is ever more controlled by #CCP and their lapdogs, they will be going through the same ordeal again, this time for years. link source
Agnes Chow, 24-years old, currently held in a high-security prison. Her crime? Standing up against China’s crackdown on freedom and democracy in #HongKong. How many more people need to be locked up before the @Olympics Committee does the right thing?
#NoBeijing2022 #49WeeksLeft source
#NoBeijing2022 #49WeeksLeft source
It's the first time since the 1989 #Tiananmen massacre that the Chinese govt has been sanctioned for human rights abuses for its actions against #Uyghurs. We call on 🇪🇺to take similar actions for the case of #HongKong, and impose sanctions against those responsible at govt level. source
A concern group says police and prison officials have been unable to tell the family of Andy Li where he is since he was brought back to #HongKong on Monday. Li, one of the #12Hkyouths, did not appear in court on Wednesday for his national security case. link source
news.rthk.hk
Security suspect Andy Li is missing: concern group
A concern group said on Thursday that the family of one of the Hongkongers released from a mainland prison this week have been unable to trace his whereabouts since he was brought back to the SAR and charged under the national security law. Andy Li, 30, was…
▪️#Mar25Coup: 309 killed; democracy protests continue nationwide.
▪️#HongKong: Bao Choy arrested for exposing link between HK Police & Triads.
▪️#Belarus: 2nd wave of protests called for this week.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #MilkTeaAlliance
Subscribe👇
link source
▪️#HongKong: Bao Choy arrested for exposing link between HK Police & Triads.
▪️#Belarus: 2nd wave of protests called for this week.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #MilkTeaAlliance
Subscribe👇
link source
YouTube
From Myanmar To Belarus Pro Democracy Protests Continue To Grow
Myanmar is bravely continuing its popular struggle against the junta, as unarmed protestors confront heavily armed killers. Belarus' ousted leader has called...
1/2 on #Hongkong sentences of pro-democracy figures: Sentencing Martin Lee, Margaret Ng, Jimmy Lai and other activists is sentencing democracy, free speech, and the rule of law. @hrw @hrw_chinese source
Chairs condemn "political prosecutions" of #JimmyLai, #MartinLee, #LeeCheukyan, #MargaretNg and other #HongKong democracy advocates for participating in a peaceful march. See full statement. link source
A superb interview with the last Governor of #HongKong, Patron of @hk_watch, Lord Patten of Barnes
Jailing of Jimmy Lai is 'vengeful behaviour by a wicked regime', says Chris Patten link via @mattfrei source
Jailing of Jimmy Lai is 'vengeful behaviour by a wicked regime', says Chris Patten link via @mattfrei source
Channel 4 News
Jailing of Jimmy Lai is ‘vengeful behaviour by a wicked regime’, says Chris Patten
We spoke to Lord Patten, who served as the last governor of Hong Kong
支聯會致函政務司司長申請准許群組聚集
2021年5月26日新聞稿
全文 t.me/hka8964/3238
//...#支聯會 期望在防疫的大前提下，香港市民仍可在合法、和平及安全的環境中，悼念「 #六四」，這是香港市民過去 31 年不可或缺的集體回憶。//
#6432Justice #HongKong source
2021年5月26日新聞稿
全文 t.me/hka8964/3238
//...#支聯會 期望在防疫的大前提下，香港市民仍可在合法、和平及安全的環境中，悼念「 #六四」，這是香港市民過去 31 年不可或缺的集體回憶。//
#6432Justice #HongKong source
#HongKong unions will be subject to greater scrutiny. In that way, it’s very similar to mainland #China where labor activism is considered threatening by authorities, where there is no independent labor activism organized. - HRW @wang_maya told @Reuters:
link source
link source
Reuters
Hong Kong trade union disbands as impact of security law deepens
Hong Kong's largest independent trade union disbanded on Sunday, stoking concerns over the space for civil society groups as a national security law stifles dissent in the global financial centre.