Citizens Draw Protest-Themed Artwork In Shopping Mall
Citizens initiated a “Sketch With You” event in Tsuen Wan Plaza, where people drew artworks in the theme of the protests. Small exhibition boards were set up to display hand-drawn artworks. Free postcards were hanged out to citizens.
Source: USP United Social Press #21Dec #Art
Citizens initiated a “Sketch With You” event in Tsuen Wan Plaza, where people drew artworks in the theme of the protests. Small exhibition boards were set up to display hand-drawn artworks. Free postcards were hanged out to citizens.
Source: USP United Social Press #21Dec #Art
Identity-less Plainclothes Threaten Citizens With Batons After Shoving Them
1930 Tsim Sha Tsui
Assistant Police Commander of Yau Tsim Mong District, Tsang Chun Bun, suddenly ran and led masked men in plainclothes to search and arrest shoppers in Harbour City.
Several civilians were shoved by the police in the process, leading to dissatisfaction. In response, masked officers, however, pulled out batons and threatened citizens.
Source: Apple Daily #21Dec
http://bit.ly/2PI9gKm
1930 Tsim Sha Tsui
Assistant Police Commander of Yau Tsim Mong District, Tsang Chun Bun, suddenly ran and led masked men in plainclothes to search and arrest shoppers in Harbour City.
Several civilians were shoved by the police in the process, leading to dissatisfaction. In response, masked officers, however, pulled out batons and threatened citizens.
Source: Apple Daily #21Dec
http://bit.ly/2PI9gKm
Police Frisking Young Passerbys for No Reason
2136 | Yoho Mall, Yuen Long
The journalists said that the riot police entered the shopping centre due to the spray painting outside Hey Tea, but the store owner was not found due to the closure of the shop. The Police chased off the street and saw 4 youngsters running, who they stopped and frisked them. No suspicious objects were found on the youngsters, and thus they asked the youngsters to not run when seeing the Police. One of the youngsters did not bring his identity card and was escorted back to the Police Station for identity verification.
2148 |
The Police arrested at least 8 people in the 3/F car park for unknown reasons.
Source: Stand News #21Dec #PoliceBrutality
2136 | Yoho Mall, Yuen Long
The journalists said that the riot police entered the shopping centre due to the spray painting outside Hey Tea, but the store owner was not found due to the closure of the shop. The Police chased off the street and saw 4 youngsters running, who they stopped and frisked them. No suspicious objects were found on the youngsters, and thus they asked the youngsters to not run when seeing the Police. One of the youngsters did not bring his identity card and was escorted back to the Police Station for identity verification.
2148 |
The Police arrested at least 8 people in the 3/F car park for unknown reasons.
Source: Stand News #21Dec #PoliceBrutality
#FreedomOfPress #PoliceState #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Police Snatch Reporter's Phone and Damag Personal Belongings: "You should stop filming when you’re told to do so”
Photos: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13688
Reporter from Stand News attended a press conference organised by a district councilor-elect on Dec 21, addressing noise problems with Chinese street performers in Tuen Mun Park. At 2:45pm, 5-6 riot police stopped and searched the reporter at the entrance of the park.
Riot police shouted and demanded the reporter to “stay put” and “stand still”. The reporters then asked for an explanation, but none was given. The cell phone used for filming was snatched away. The police ordered the reporter to empty their backpack and turn off their cell phone. The reporter's bag was torn in the process.
After checking the reporter’s ID card and press ID, the police officers warned them to “stand very still” and “don’t run around like we’re playing Catch”, “you (reporters) are not in charge” and “you should stop filming when you’re told to do so”.
The riot police asked the reporter to reveal any news and information they have on activities in the Tuen Mun Park area. The police also pressed the reporter to explain why they brought helmet and protective gear, claiming that these equipments are not needed in normal interviews.
The police reasserted that journalists should be completely cooperative once stopped for searches: ”Stop filming when you were told to. You’re being searched now.” After 10 minutes of interrogation, the reporter was allowed to pack their belongings to leave. However, no compensation was given for the torn gear bag.
Stand News strongly condemns the police officers for using violence to obstruct reporters' work.
Source: Stand News #21Dec http://bit.ly/2ECMkpx
Police Snatch Reporter's Phone and Damag Personal Belongings: "You should stop filming when you’re told to do so”
Photos: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13688
Reporter from Stand News attended a press conference organised by a district councilor-elect on Dec 21, addressing noise problems with Chinese street performers in Tuen Mun Park. At 2:45pm, 5-6 riot police stopped and searched the reporter at the entrance of the park.
Riot police shouted and demanded the reporter to “stay put” and “stand still”. The reporters then asked for an explanation, but none was given. The cell phone used for filming was snatched away. The police ordered the reporter to empty their backpack and turn off their cell phone. The reporter's bag was torn in the process.
After checking the reporter’s ID card and press ID, the police officers warned them to “stand very still” and “don’t run around like we’re playing Catch”, “you (reporters) are not in charge” and “you should stop filming when you’re told to do so”.
The riot police asked the reporter to reveal any news and information they have on activities in the Tuen Mun Park area. The police also pressed the reporter to explain why they brought helmet and protective gear, claiming that these equipments are not needed in normal interviews.
The police reasserted that journalists should be completely cooperative once stopped for searches: ”Stop filming when you were told to. You’re being searched now.” After 10 minutes of interrogation, the reporter was allowed to pack their belongings to leave. However, no compensation was given for the torn gear bag.
Stand News strongly condemns the police officers for using violence to obstruct reporters' work.
Source: Stand News #21Dec http://bit.ly/2ECMkpx
Telegram
📡Guardians of Hong Kong
#FreedomOfPress #PoliceState #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Police Snatch Reporter's Phone and Damag Personal Belongings: "You should stop filming when you’re told to do so”
Read full report:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13687
Source: Stand News #21Dec
http://bit.ly/2ECMkpx
Police Snatch Reporter's Phone and Damag Personal Belongings: "You should stop filming when you’re told to do so”
Read full report:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13687
Source: Stand News #21Dec
http://bit.ly/2ECMkpx
President of International Association of Lawyers Rejected From Chinese Global Lawyers Forum; Ministry of Justice, "The lawyers spoke freely"
The Global Lawyers Forum, organised by the Ministry of Justice of the PRC, was hosted in Guangzhou earlier this month. Jerry Roth, President of the International Association of Lawyers, was originally invited to speak at the Forum, but was rejected after he submitted his speech for review.
The contents of Roth’s speech is centered around the definition of rule of law and the importance of judicial independence. He stated that lawyers have a responsbility to protect the rule of law and other lawyers.
The International Association of Lawyers expressed disappointment towards the decision, and criticised the Chinese Government for twisting the rule of law by advocating for a “Rule of Law With Chinese Style”.
The Ministry of Justice of the PRC later issued a public statement of the event, which applauded the event for being the China's first international event for lawyers. Over 57 countries and 800 groups “spoke freely” on “scientific and technological progress and legal services”, which was the theme of the Forum.
Read the speech by Jerry Roth here
Source: Stand News #21Dec
#China #RuleOfLaw
The Global Lawyers Forum, organised by the Ministry of Justice of the PRC, was hosted in Guangzhou earlier this month. Jerry Roth, President of the International Association of Lawyers, was originally invited to speak at the Forum, but was rejected after he submitted his speech for review.
The contents of Roth’s speech is centered around the definition of rule of law and the importance of judicial independence. He stated that lawyers have a responsbility to protect the rule of law and other lawyers.
The International Association of Lawyers expressed disappointment towards the decision, and criticised the Chinese Government for twisting the rule of law by advocating for a “Rule of Law With Chinese Style”.
The Ministry of Justice of the PRC later issued a public statement of the event, which applauded the event for being the China's first international event for lawyers. Over 57 countries and 800 groups “spoke freely” on “scientific and technological progress and legal services”, which was the theme of the Forum.
Read the speech by Jerry Roth here
Source: Stand News #21Dec
#China #RuleOfLaw
立場新聞 Stand News
廣州「世界律師大會」 取消國際律師協會主席發言 講稿推廣法治司法獨立 | 立場新聞
由中國司法部支持的「世界律師大會」本月初於廣州舉行，當局聲稱邀請 57 個國家的 800 多名嘉賓出席。總部設...
Teenager Hit In The Head By Tear Gas Canister Finally Wakes Up After A Month In Coma. However, His Reaction To External Stimuli Remains Slow
After loosing both his parents and living with his brother, the 15-year-old received a traumatic blow to the head from a tear gas canister fired by the police back in November. After receiving an emergency brain surgery, the teenager, surnamed Chung had since been in a coma in an intensive care unit for a month. Mr Zuk, the Teenager Services Director for the Evangelical Lutheran Church who have been following up Chung’s case stated that Chung has awoken from his coma and can be transferred out of the ICU. However, he still reacts slowly to external stimuli and it is difficult to estimate the progress of his rehabilitation.
Chung suffered a fracture in his parietal bone of the skull after being hit in the head by a tear gas canister. That night, he had to go through an emergency brain surgery and had to rely on a life support unit. He required a feeding tube for a full week after his surgery. Although he was in stable condition, he was in a constant coma and only woke up occasionally. His hands and head had slight responses to stimuli.
Source: Apple daily #21Dec #teargas #SevereInjury
After loosing both his parents and living with his brother, the 15-year-old received a traumatic blow to the head from a tear gas canister fired by the police back in November. After receiving an emergency brain surgery, the teenager, surnamed Chung had since been in a coma in an intensive care unit for a month. Mr Zuk, the Teenager Services Director for the Evangelical Lutheran Church who have been following up Chung’s case stated that Chung has awoken from his coma and can be transferred out of the ICU. However, he still reacts slowly to external stimuli and it is difficult to estimate the progress of his rehabilitation.
Chung suffered a fracture in his parietal bone of the skull after being hit in the head by a tear gas canister. That night, he had to go through an emergency brain surgery and had to rely on a life support unit. He required a feeding tube for a full week after his surgery. Although he was in stable condition, he was in a constant coma and only woke up occasionally. His hands and head had slight responses to stimuli.
Source: Apple daily #21Dec #teargas #SevereInjury
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
Riot Police Provoked Citizens with “Professionalism”
Riot police entered Yoho mall in the evening for crowd control, evidence collection and criminal arrest yesterday (21 Dec). When citizens bypassed the cordon line, riot police insulted female citizens with foul lamguage that constitute sexual harassment. Riot police also chanted and insulted the press as “unscrupulous”, “cockroach” and “trash”. Riot police also blamed the press, “You only film us! For protestors, you film their legs only!”
Source: Flash Media Hong Kong
#21Dec #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Riot police entered Yoho mall in the evening for crowd control, evidence collection and criminal arrest yesterday (21 Dec). When citizens bypassed the cordon line, riot police insulted female citizens with foul lamguage that constitute sexual harassment. Riot police also chanted and insulted the press as “unscrupulous”, “cockroach” and “trash”. Riot police also blamed the press, “You only film us! For protestors, you film their legs only!”
Source: Flash Media Hong Kong
#21Dec #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Exhausted First-aiders Stood by to Ensure Everyone was Safe
"Christmas Shopping with You" was held in Harbour City on December 21, which was followed by mass searching and arrests by riot police, leading to injuries to staff and tourists alike.
Even though most people had left by 9pm, voluntary first-aiders did not go away but chose to stand by. Lonely and tired they stood, yet steadfast their faith remained. They are never born to suffer such exhaustion, but they still hold their ground. They are true guardians of Hong Kong.
Source: HKBU SU Editoral Board #21Dec #FirstAiders
"Christmas Shopping with You" was held in Harbour City on December 21, which was followed by mass searching and arrests by riot police, leading to injuries to staff and tourists alike.
Even though most people had left by 9pm, voluntary first-aiders did not go away but chose to stand by. Lonely and tired they stood, yet steadfast their faith remained. They are never born to suffer such exhaustion, but they still hold their ground. They are true guardians of Hong Kong.
Source: HKBU SU Editoral Board #21Dec #FirstAiders