News Round Up of 29 September, Part 1

9.29 Global Anti-Totalitarianism March - Hong Kong

(See Part 2 for other activities:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7235)

1. Police violence on members of the press
a. Indonesian reporter shot by police in the eye
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7151?single

b. Pepper Spray on purpose https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7208?single

c. Verbal violence
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7194

d. Refused to provide medical care
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7175?single

2. Police brutality on civilians
a. Another man shot in his eye was arrested
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7205

b. People fell unconscious and were arrested.
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7156?single
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7134

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7155

c. Live round was shot
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7162

d. Police removed protesters' masks by force
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7191?single

3. Arbitrary arrest and search
a. Medical doctor and social worker arrested
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7219?single

b. Police searched and took photo of Apple Store staff
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7207

c. [English subtitled video] Police intimidated a passer by
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7233

d. Police attempted to search diners in back alley
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7187?single

e. Mask as an item leading to instant arrest
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7201?single

4. Sexual harrassment committed by the police
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7214

5. Suspected police undercover
a. Beating passers-by with police baton
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7211

b. Riot police protected suspected police undercover from Wan Chai Station https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/7232

#FreeHK #Sept29

#AsiasFinest #Unfreedom
HK Police asks rally organizer to follow theme park's entrance practice and hand in names of rally participants

Source: Apple Daily #Sept29

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#AsiasFinest #Unfreedom
HK Police asks rally organizer to follow theme park's entrance practice and hand in names of rally participants

The Hong Kong police has recently banned the application made by the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) for a protest on October 1, 2020, a public holiday in Hong Kong for the Lantern Festival as well as PRC's national day.

The CHRF has filed for an appeal, but the appeal board upheld the police's decision to ban what would have been Hong Kong's largest authorised protest in months.

The board said that a rally on National Day could put public health at risk despite social distancing measures proposed by the organizer, such as asking marchers to wear masks and walk in groups of no more than four.

Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit, Convenor of CHRF, further revealed that, during their negotiation with Hong Kong Police, the Force cited Ocean Park’s entrance policy as a reference, requesting rally organizer to collect participants’ names and hand them to the Police to identify the source of potential disturbances.

Sham was concerned that this is another attempt of the government to silence Hong Kong citizens, removing their freedom of speech and freedom of expression.

Source: Apple Daily #Sept29
#WhiteTerror #FreedomofExpression
#FreedomofDemonstration
#PoliticalOppression
#NationalDay

#WhiteTerror #PoliticalOppression
29 RTHK programme advisors warn: authority’s interference brings chilling effect among staff and casts doubts on the station’s credibility

On September 27, Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Programme Staff Union said the broadcaster has extended Nabela Qoser’s probation period for 120 days and it also re-opened the investigation into the complaint against her. A source also revealed that the incident was owing to the pressure from the Commerce & Economic Development Bureau (CEDB), the broadcaster's overseeing authority, although Secretary for CEDB Edward Yau has denied playing a role in the incident.

29 members of RTHK’s programme advisory panel jointly issued an open letter in the late evening of September 28. In the letter, the advisors raised grave concern on the alleged pressure from CEDB over the handling of staff members’ career move, saying it has been used as a means to penalize journalists who are critical and daring to pose tough questions to government officials, holding authorities accountable for truth and justice.

The advisors also warned that turning a blind eye to the authorities' growing interference in RTHK's programmes will not only bring chilling effect among staff members, but also put the broadcaster's credibility in jeopardy.

Earlier this year, CEDB announced that a taskforce was set up to review RTHK’s governance and management in May. Kirindi Chan Man-kuen, acting deputy director who had worked for RTHK for more than 30 years, submitted her resignation letter 3 days after the taskforce was set up, citing health reasons.

Source: RTHK #Sept29
#RTHK #Censorship #PressFreedom

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Related News:
RTHK Probes Reporter Famous for Critical Questions to Authorities and Extends her Probation Period Following Complaints from Beijing Loyalists
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25563

#ProvisionalCouncil
Democracy Front Supporters Have Split Opnions in #LegCo Exit #Poll

Source: Commercial Radio #Sept29

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25768

#ProvisionalCouncil
Democratic Front Supporters Have Split Opinions in #LegCo Exit #Poll

On Sept 30, 2020, the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI) released the result of an opinion poll commissioned by the Democratic Party, which asked the public whether the pro-democracy legislators should stay in the extended term of the legislature despite the absence of an election.

The result shows a split picture: 47.1 percent of the supporters of the pro-democracy legislators said they should serve for another year, while 45.8% oppose, leaving only 1.3 percentage points of difference.

Democratic Party chairman Wu Chi-wai said it is up to the legislators to make their own decision based on their political judgement, as either side has exceeded 50% of votes.

In a press conference on the same day, 15 pro-democracy lawmakers including Wu announced that they will stay. Wu said he hopes to delay the Government from passing more draconian measures and keep different resistance fronts running.

Legislator Ferdinand Cheung said he personally wanted to leave, but he felt he has responsibility to stay on. He emphasized that holding different opinions does not mean splitting up and different resistance tactics need connection in the future.

Civic party legislators Alvin Yeung and Tanya Chan will quit LegCo, citing personal reasons.

People Power's Ray Chan and Council Alliance's Eddie Chu Hoi-tik had filed their formal departure to the LegCo's secretariat one day before the release of the poll result.

In a radio program on Sept 30, 2020, Chu explained that his action recalls the democracy front's boycott against the Provisional Council. Chu admitted that leaving the position might bring him some restriction; however, when being a legislator, he has many topics to look into but could not address them deeply. In the future, Chu will focus on the #Save12HKYouths action, preservation campaigns and climate issues.

Chu reiterated that different resistance strategies can coexist. He advised those who want to pursue a politician's life to think how Hong Kong can grasp hold of its own fate.

Dr. Robert Chung, the HKPORI director, confirmed the accuracy of the poll, as only 0.7% (18 interviewers) were voided by the system.

According to Chung, a majority of establishment supporters and centrists hoped the pro-democracy lawmakers quit.

Source: Commercial Radio #Sept29
https://www.881903.com/news/local/2359345