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Throngs of people fill the streets outside Hysan Place, they hold up their five fingers and chanted slogans such as “Fight for Freedom, Stand With Hong Kong”, “Five Demands, Not One Less”.
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Throngs of people fill the streets outside Hysan Place, they hold up their five fingers and chanted slogans such as “Fight for Freedom, Stand With Hong Kong”, “Five Demands, Not One Less”.
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The Carrie Lam adminstration Asked "Hong Kong people" to fight against the epidemic, but since when the unelected government recognise its people?
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In his speech, Jimmy Sham of Civil Human Rights Front delineated several points as food for thought:
- What is the actual situation in China?
The lack of transparency of the Chinese authorities and the ongoing problem of censorship have made it difficult for the world to handle the epidemic crisis with accurate measures and decisions.
- The Carrie Lam adminstration asked "the people of Hong Kong" to fight against the epidemic, but since when the unelected government of Hong Kong recognise its people and the identity of Hong Kong people as they are?
The Hong Kong government still refused to close Hong Kong borders with China, despite the demands of the population. Sham emphasized that the lack of truth is the real cause of the terror stirred up in the city.
#FailedState #CHRF #CarrieLam #Borders
The Carrie Lam adminstration Asked "Hong Kong people" to fight against the epidemic, but since when the unelected government recognise its people?
1735 | Fo Tan
In his speech, Jimmy Sham of Civil Human Rights Front delineated several points as food for thought:
- What is the actual situation in China?
The lack of transparency of the Chinese authorities and the ongoing problem of censorship have made it difficult for the world to handle the epidemic crisis with accurate measures and decisions.
- The Carrie Lam adminstration asked "the people of Hong Kong" to fight against the epidemic, but since when the unelected government of Hong Kong recognise its people and the identity of Hong Kong people as they are?
The Hong Kong government still refused to close Hong Kong borders with China, despite the demands of the population. Sham emphasized that the lack of truth is the real cause of the terror stirred up in the city.
#FailedState #CHRF #CarrieLam #Borders
#HongKongProtests #CHRF
First Anniversary of Anti-Extradition Law Movement During Coronavirus Outbreak, Jimmy Sham: To play safe, everything is on hold
Last year on March 31, Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) held the first anti-extradition law march where over ten thousand citizens protested in the rain.
The march then sparked more and more protests against the government's plan to implement the existing law to allow extradition to China.
CHRF were originally planning an anniversary event on March 31, but then decided to put everything on pause, just to be on the safe side during the coronavirus outbreak.
According to convener Jimmy Tsz-kit Sham, CHRF members explored options available in the epidemic, but concluded that it is not the safest time to organize anything.
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First Anniversary of Anti-Extradition Law Movement During Coronavirus Outbreak, Jimmy Sham: To play safe, everything is on hold
Last year on March 31, Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) held the first anti-extradition law march where over ten thousand citizens protested in the rain.
The march then sparked more and more protests against the government's plan to implement the existing law to allow extradition to China.
CHRF were originally planning an anniversary event on March 31, but then decided to put everything on pause, just to be on the safe side during the coronavirus outbreak.
According to convener Jimmy Tsz-kit Sham, CHRF members explored options available in the epidemic, but concluded that it is not the safest time to organize anything.
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Anniversary of Anti-Extradition Law Movement During Coronavirus Outbreak, Jimmy Sham: With an anniversary event or not, we should fight for our five demands
Part 1: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19073
It is approaching the one year mark of the Anti-extradition protest, which has brought Hong Kong's social movements from a slump to a peak.
The plan to organize anniversary event has become very difficult during the coronavirus outbreak. Jimmy Sham, convenor of Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF), said their biggest worry is the potential spread of COVID-19 in an assembly or march: "We have to be responsible for public safety".
As for other anniversary dates in June, Sham said many people are curious about CHRF's plan, but it is still too early to make any plans because of the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus--no one knows if the epidemic will be over or not. "Whether we are holding an anniversary event or not, we should still continue to fight for our five demands", Said Jimmy Sham.
[Editor's note: Anniversary dates in June include but are not limited to June 12. The day in 2019 marks the climax of the anti-extradition movement, as citizens surrounded the legislative council building in a hope to stop the second and third reading of the extradition law amendments at the council. The police fired tear gas and shot at civilians. The public discontent over the government handling of the protest and the extradition law amendments was shown in the 2-million peopled march a few later later on June 16.]
Source: Apple Daily
Anniversary of Anti-Extradition Law Movement During Coronavirus Outbreak, Jimmy Sham: With an anniversary event or not, we should fight for our five demands
Part 1: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19073
It is approaching the one year mark of the Anti-extradition protest, which has brought Hong Kong's social movements from a slump to a peak.
The plan to organize anniversary event has become very difficult during the coronavirus outbreak. Jimmy Sham, convenor of Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF), said their biggest worry is the potential spread of COVID-19 in an assembly or march: "We have to be responsible for public safety".
As for other anniversary dates in June, Sham said many people are curious about CHRF's plan, but it is still too early to make any plans because of the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus--no one knows if the epidemic will be over or not. "Whether we are holding an anniversary event or not, we should still continue to fight for our five demands", Said Jimmy Sham.
[Editor's note: Anniversary dates in June include but are not limited to June 12. The day in 2019 marks the climax of the anti-extradition movement, as citizens surrounded the legislative council building in a hope to stop the second and third reading of the extradition law amendments at the council. The police fired tear gas and shot at civilians. The public discontent over the government handling of the protest and the extradition law amendments was shown in the 2-million peopled march a few later later on June 16.]
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First Anniversary of Anti-Extradition Law Movement During Coronavirus Outbreak, Jimmy Sham: To play safe, everything is on hold
Last year on March 31, Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) held the first anti-extradition law march where…
First Anniversary of Anti-Extradition Law Movement During Coronavirus Outbreak, Jimmy Sham: To play safe, everything is on hold
Last year on March 31, Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) held the first anti-extradition law march where…
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Jimmy Sham Calls On Hongkongers to Fight On: We Will Overcome As Long As We Speak Up
The PRC's National Congress opened on May 22 and announced immediately the expected passage of the National Security Law for Hong Kong but in China on May 28.
On May 22 in Hong Kong, a press conference was convened by Civil Human Right Fronts (CHFR), pro-democracy lawmakers and groups like Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China.
Jimmy Sham, convener of CHFR who has organized many anti-extradition law protests last year, reminded Hongkongers to use different ways to resist the National Security Law, "As long as we stand up, we will be able to overcome it".
Source: InMedia #May22
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Jimmy Sham Calls On Hongkongers to Fight On: We Will Overcome As Long As We Speak Up
The PRC's National Congress opened on May 22 and announced immediately the expected passage of the National Security Law for Hong Kong but in China on May 28.
On May 22 in Hong Kong, a press conference was convened by Civil Human Right Fronts (CHFR), pro-democracy lawmakers and groups like Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China.
Jimmy Sham, convener of CHFR who has organized many anti-extradition law protests last year, reminded Hongkongers to use different ways to resist the National Security Law, "As long as we stand up, we will be able to overcome it".
Source: InMedia #May22
#CHRF #NationalSecurityLaw #Article23 #JimmySham
#CHRF #YuenLong721 #NeverForget #NeverForgive
Civil Human Rights Front Urges Hongkongers to Don Black on August 27 and Never Forget 7.21 Yuen Long Attack
Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) condemns the police for altering the facts about the 7.21 Yuen Long mob attack by whitewashing history.
CHRF urges Hongkongers to remember what happened on July 21, 2019 and don black on August 27, 2020, to show the regime Hongkongers' determination to defend the truth.
Source: CHRF #Aug26
Hong Kong Police Whitewash Yuen Long 7.21 White-Clad Gangster Attack
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/24549
A #Timeline of Yuen Long 7.21 White-Clad Gangsters Attack
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Civil Human Rights Front Urges Hongkongers to Don Black on August 27 and Never Forget 7.21 Yuen Long Attack
Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) condemns the police for altering the facts about the 7.21 Yuen Long mob attack by whitewashing history.
CHRF urges Hongkongers to remember what happened on July 21, 2019 and don black on August 27, 2020, to show the regime Hongkongers' determination to defend the truth.
Source: CHRF #Aug26
Hong Kong Police Whitewash Yuen Long 7.21 White-Clad Gangster Attack
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/24549
A #Timeline of Yuen Long 7.21 White-Clad Gangsters Attack
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/24550
#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
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#PoliticalOppression
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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
#Court #LGBTRights
LGBT+ organizations: Hong Kong Court Only Willing to Consider Same-sex Marriage Rights in Split Scenario and in Judicial Review
The High Court in Hong Kong issued a verdict where the denial of inheritance rights of spouses in a homosexual marriage were ruled unconstitutional on Sept 18, 2020.
Judge Anderson Chow Ka-ming stated that the regulations discriminate between heterosexual couples and same-sex couples and lack a reasonable explanation, which constitutes as illegal discrimination.
The Attorney General claimed that local marriage law grants heterosexual couples a special status, and the members of heterosexual couples must bear the legal responsibility to support their spouse, so they cannot be treated the same as same-sex couples.
Judge Chow disagreed with the claim, stating that the original intention of the law is to prevent the deceased from evading the responsibility of supporting others. These include those who the deceased has to take care of in terms of legal responsibilities and moral responsibilities, such as their parents and brothers and sisters.
Chow stated that the Attorney General's view is wrong and reflects that the law treats opposite-sex couples and same-sex couples differently.
However, the judicial review filed by Jimmy Sham, vice convener of the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) was shot down by Judge Chow on the same day.
Sham challenged previous ruling of the court, arguing that the refusal to recognise overseas same-sex marriages is in violation of the Basic Law.
Some LGBT+ organizations believe that Sham's lost case is extremely unfair and ironic, criticising that same-sex couples could only submit judicial review on various marital rights one at a time, that "you could only win if you cut the case." They asked, "Is it impossible to enjoy these rights without judicial reviews?"
Source: MingPao ; MingPao #Sept19
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Hong Kong's High Court Upholds Discriminatory Definition Of Marriage, Judge: “I didn’t dare to make the right choice”
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LGBT+ organizations: Hong Kong Court Only Willing to Consider Same-sex Marriage Rights in Split Scenario and in Judicial Review
The High Court in Hong Kong issued a verdict where the denial of inheritance rights of spouses in a homosexual marriage were ruled unconstitutional on Sept 18, 2020.
Judge Anderson Chow Ka-ming stated that the regulations discriminate between heterosexual couples and same-sex couples and lack a reasonable explanation, which constitutes as illegal discrimination.
The Attorney General claimed that local marriage law grants heterosexual couples a special status, and the members of heterosexual couples must bear the legal responsibility to support their spouse, so they cannot be treated the same as same-sex couples.
Judge Chow disagreed with the claim, stating that the original intention of the law is to prevent the deceased from evading the responsibility of supporting others. These include those who the deceased has to take care of in terms of legal responsibilities and moral responsibilities, such as their parents and brothers and sisters.
Chow stated that the Attorney General's view is wrong and reflects that the law treats opposite-sex couples and same-sex couples differently.
However, the judicial review filed by Jimmy Sham, vice convener of the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) was shot down by Judge Chow on the same day.
Sham challenged previous ruling of the court, arguing that the refusal to recognise overseas same-sex marriages is in violation of the Basic Law.
Some LGBT+ organizations believe that Sham's lost case is extremely unfair and ironic, criticising that same-sex couples could only submit judicial review on various marital rights one at a time, that "you could only win if you cut the case." They asked, "Is it impossible to enjoy these rights without judicial reviews?"
Source: MingPao ; MingPao #Sept19
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Hong Kong's High Court Upholds Discriminatory Definition Of Marriage, Judge: “I didn’t dare to make the right choice”
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25361
#LGBT #SameSexMarriage #JimmySham #InheritanceRight
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【明報專訊】男同志3年前在英國與男友結婚，早前就丈夫的居屋繼承權提出司法覆核，認為現行涉及遺產繼承的法例不承認同性婚姻，令其丈夫無法繼承物業，做法屬違憲。高等法院昨日頒下判辭，法官周家明表示，條例對異性伴侶及同性伴侶存有差別待遇，並欠缺合理解釋，構成非法歧視。周官又指出，一旦給予同性伴侶繼承權，不見得會破壞法例完整性，亦無證據證明會對傳統婚姻制度有害，故裁定申請方勝訴，並表明要修訂涉案條例中「丈夫」、「妻子」及「有效婚姻」的定義，下令訴訟雙方在21日內向法庭交文件。
#Unfreedom #Oppression
Civil servants warned to refrain from partaking in pro-democracy rallies rejected by HK Police
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.
A day ahead of now-banned-rally, Civil Service Secretary Patrick Nip Tak-kuen urged civil servants not to take part in any unauthorised assemblies during the mid-autumn and National Day festivities.
In a letter sent to civil servants on September 30, Nip said that as of the end of September, 46 civil servants have been suspended for either getting arrested for taking part in illegal public activities, or being under police investigation, or being prosecuted.
He said the government attaches great importance to the conduct of civil servants, and have zero tolerance for those who violate the law.
Source: RTHK #Sept30
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1552429-20200930.htm?spTabChangeable=0
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Civil servants warned to refrain from partaking in pro-democracy rallies rejected by HK Police
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.
A day ahead of now-banned-rally, Civil Service Secretary Patrick Nip Tak-kuen urged civil servants not to take part in any unauthorised assemblies during the mid-autumn and National Day festivities.
In a letter sent to civil servants on September 30, Nip said that as of the end of September, 46 civil servants have been suspended for either getting arrested for taking part in illegal public activities, or being under police investigation, or being prosecuted.
He said the government attaches great importance to the conduct of civil servants, and have zero tolerance for those who violate the law.
Source: RTHK #Sept30
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1552429-20200930.htm?spTabChangeable=0
#FreedomofExpression
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46公僕被捕需停職 聶德權籲勿參與違規活動
公務員事務局局長聶德權說，截至本月底，有46名公務員因涉嫌參與非法公眾活動被捕，現時正接受警方調查或正被起訴，他們全部已被停職。 聶德權向全體公務員發信表示，政府極為重視公務員的品行操守，對違法公務員是零容忍，亦絕不姑息。而網上充斥不少扭曲不實的信息，鼓動市民參與非法遊行，聶德權相信公務員都能明辨是非，奉公守法，遵守《公務員守則》訂定的操守準則。 聶德權又說，疫情未「斷尾」或會有所反覆，在假期期間防疫意識不能鬆懈，外出時要做好各項防疫措施，切忌參與任何可能違反禁止群組聚集相關規例的活動。
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Pro-democracy Activist #FigoChan: I Am Sure We Won't Give Up
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Pro-democracy Activist #FigoChan: I Am Sure We Won't Give Up
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Figo Chan (陳皓桓), activist and convener of the organization Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), spoke to our reporter on March 1, 2021 outside West Kowloon magistrates court regarding the hearing of 47 pro-democracy candidates.
The group was charged with "conspiracy to commit subversion" under the #NationalSecurityLaw. The court is currently in session and Figo Chan believes that “it will take a long time since there are quite a number of accused, if each of their lawyers shall speak, it will definitely take until the afternoon.”
Chan said that “I am sure the supporters who are queueing in front of the court right now and those who are not here at the moment will not give up. I hope that we will all continue to persist and speak out."
He added, "Even though the government has restricted us from going on protests and rallies, we still found a way to queue up and vocally support those inside; the government has stopped us from voting, yet we found a way to “vote” with our presence by coming out here.”
“I believe those in court, in jail and those who might be charged and sentenced in the future will persist, so we shouldn’t give up on hope, I am sure it will be okay if we all stand strong on what we believe.”
When asked about his thoughts on whether the accused may be granted bail, Chan replied saying that “I really don’t know how to evaluate the situation right now since Hong Kong has become so absurd. Even organizing an unofficial primary poll can be considered to be a conspiracy to commit subversion, and it seems that the chances of them being granted bail are slim."
"I know that the world can get more and more absurd each day , but as long as we, the people, remain logical and stand strong on what we believe is right, I think it will be okay.”
Chan was also asked whether he has anything he would like to say to Hong Kong supporters overseas. “I know that the Hong Kong citizens who have moved abroad and the overseas supporters must be feeling very powerless and hopeless right now. They must be sad because of how their home has become."
"But I want to emphasize that there are still a lot of people in Hong Kong who are still persisting on, many of us who are still here haven't given up yet. It doesn’t matter where you are, as long as we all continue to speak out for freedom and democracy, we will be able to get the democracy we fight for."
"If we can speak out for the citizens in Myanmar, in turn, those in other countries can definitely support those in Hong Kong. So I believe we must all stand strong, persist, and never give up,” said Figo Chan.
Source: First Hand
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"Jail First, Trial Later": Ex-Lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan in Hong Kong Blasts National Security Trial for Lack of Due Process
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28864
#Interview #Court #PoliticalPersecution #NeverGiveUp #HongkongersVoices #StandWithHongKong #StandwithMyanmar
#FightforFreedom
Pro-democracy Activist #FigoChan: I Am Sure We Won't Give Up
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28860
Figo Chan (陳皓桓), activist and convener of the organization Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), spoke to our reporter on March 1, 2021 outside West Kowloon magistrates court regarding the hearing of 47 pro-democracy candidates.
The group was charged with "conspiracy to commit subversion" under the #NationalSecurityLaw. The court is currently in session and Figo Chan believes that “it will take a long time since there are quite a number of accused, if each of their lawyers shall speak, it will definitely take until the afternoon.”
Chan said that “I am sure the supporters who are queueing in front of the court right now and those who are not here at the moment will not give up. I hope that we will all continue to persist and speak out."
He added, "Even though the government has restricted us from going on protests and rallies, we still found a way to queue up and vocally support those inside; the government has stopped us from voting, yet we found a way to “vote” with our presence by coming out here.”
“I believe those in court, in jail and those who might be charged and sentenced in the future will persist, so we shouldn’t give up on hope, I am sure it will be okay if we all stand strong on what we believe.”
When asked about his thoughts on whether the accused may be granted bail, Chan replied saying that “I really don’t know how to evaluate the situation right now since Hong Kong has become so absurd. Even organizing an unofficial primary poll can be considered to be a conspiracy to commit subversion, and it seems that the chances of them being granted bail are slim."
"I know that the world can get more and more absurd each day , but as long as we, the people, remain logical and stand strong on what we believe is right, I think it will be okay.”
Chan was also asked whether he has anything he would like to say to Hong Kong supporters overseas. “I know that the Hong Kong citizens who have moved abroad and the overseas supporters must be feeling very powerless and hopeless right now. They must be sad because of how their home has become."
"But I want to emphasize that there are still a lot of people in Hong Kong who are still persisting on, many of us who are still here haven't given up yet. It doesn’t matter where you are, as long as we all continue to speak out for freedom and democracy, we will be able to get the democracy we fight for."
"If we can speak out for the citizens in Myanmar, in turn, those in other countries can definitely support those in Hong Kong. So I believe we must all stand strong, persist, and never give up,” said Figo Chan.
Source: First Hand
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"Jail First, Trial Later": Ex-Lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan in Hong Kong Blasts National Security Trial for Lack of Due Process
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28864
#Interview #Court #PoliticalPersecution #NeverGiveUp #HongkongersVoices #StandWithHongKong #StandwithMyanmar
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#EU Office to Hong Kong and Macau Expresses “Great Concern” Over Ongoing Prosecution of Pro-democracy Figures
The #EuropeanUnion Office to Hong Kong and Macau posted on Twitter on the evening of April 1, 2021 to express great concern about the ongoing prosecution of political figures in Hong Kong.
The Office also said that it had sent staff to listen to the hearing of the 7 democratic activists who were found guilty on April 1, 2021 and would continue to monitor the development of the situation for possible future actions.
On August 18, 2021, the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) held a "running assembly" in #VictoriaPark in Hong Kong. Martin Lee Chu-ming, founding chairman of the #DemocraticParty, Jimmy Lai Chee-Ying, founder of #AppleDaily, were among the 7 pro-democracy activists who have been convicted of organizing and participating in unauthorized assembly.
Charles Whiteley, Deputy Head of the European Union Office of Hong Kong and Macau, was also present in court on April 1, 2021. He mentioned that the EU is highly concerned about these cases and will closely monitor the situation in Hong Kong.
Source: Stand News #April1
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/8-18-%E7%B6%AD%E5%9C%92%E6%A1%88-%E6%AD%90%E7%9B%9F%E6%B8%AF%E6%BE%B3%E8%BE%A7%E4%BA%8B%E8%99%95%E6%B4%BE%E5%93%A1%E8%81%BD%E8%A3%81%E6%B1%BA-%E9%AB%98%E5%BA%A6%E9%97%9C%E6%B3%A8-%E6%9C%AC%E6%B8%AF%E6%8C%81%E7%BA%8C%E6%AA%A2%E6%8E%A7%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB%E4%BA%BA%E7%89%A9/
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#EU Office to Hong Kong and Macau Expresses “Great Concern” Over Ongoing Prosecution of Pro-democracy Figures
The #EuropeanUnion Office to Hong Kong and Macau posted on Twitter on the evening of April 1, 2021 to express great concern about the ongoing prosecution of political figures in Hong Kong.
The Office also said that it had sent staff to listen to the hearing of the 7 democratic activists who were found guilty on April 1, 2021 and would continue to monitor the development of the situation for possible future actions.
On August 18, 2021, the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) held a "running assembly" in #VictoriaPark in Hong Kong. Martin Lee Chu-ming, founding chairman of the #DemocraticParty, Jimmy Lai Chee-Ying, founder of #AppleDaily, were among the 7 pro-democracy activists who have been convicted of organizing and participating in unauthorized assembly.
Charles Whiteley, Deputy Head of the European Union Office of Hong Kong and Macau, was also present in court on April 1, 2021. He mentioned that the EU is highly concerned about these cases and will closely monitor the situation in Hong Kong.
Source: Stand News #April1
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/8-18-%E7%B6%AD%E5%9C%92%E6%A1%88-%E6%AD%90%E7%9B%9F%E6%B8%AF%E6%BE%B3%E8%BE%A7%E4%BA%8B%E8%99%95%E6%B4%BE%E5%93%A1%E8%81%BD%E8%A3%81%E6%B1%BA-%E9%AB%98%E5%BA%A6%E9%97%9C%E6%B3%A8-%E6%9C%AC%E6%B8%AF%E6%8C%81%E7%BA%8C%E6%AA%A2%E6%8E%A7%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB%E4%BA%BA%E7%89%A9/
#EU #47democrats #PoliceState #HongKongProtests
#PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution
HK Police Accuses Pro-Democracy Group of Breaching Societies Ordinance
The Hong Kong police have accused the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), a pro-democracy group which organizes protests including the annual July 1 rally and many large-scale protests duting the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement, of breaching the Societies Ordinance.
In a Facebook post on April 26, 2021, CHRF convenor Figo Chan said they received aletter sent from the police. The police claimed that the group had been "de-registered" under the Societies Ordinance in 2006, two months after its application was approved. The police thereby accused the group of violating the Societies Ordinance.
The police demanded information including financial records and activity details since the group's establishment in 2006.
Source: InMedia #Apr26
https://bit.ly/3sMAjEw
HK Police Accuses Pro-Democracy Group of Breaching Societies Ordinance
The Hong Kong police have accused the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), a pro-democracy group which organizes protests including the annual July 1 rally and many large-scale protests duting the 2019 Anti-ELAB movement, of breaching the Societies Ordinance.
In a Facebook post on April 26, 2021, CHRF convenor Figo Chan said they received aletter sent from the police. The police claimed that the group had been "de-registered" under the Societies Ordinance in 2006, two months after its application was approved. The police thereby accused the group of violating the Societies Ordinance.
The police demanded information including financial records and activity details since the group's establishment in 2006.
Source: InMedia #Apr26
https://bit.ly/3sMAjEw
#Court #PoliticalPrisoners
10 veteran pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong plead guilty over 'National Mourning Day' Protest in 2019; 'Long Hair' Appears in Court with Short Hair
In Hong Kong court on May 17, 2021, ten heavy-weight pro-democracy activists pleaded guilty to "organising an unauthorised protest" on October 1, 2019.
They are former legislators 'long hair' #LeungKwokHung, #AlbertHo, #LeeCheukYan, #YeungSum, #CydHo and #SinChungKai; #AppleDaily founder #JimmyLai; and activists #FigoChan, #AveryNg and #RichardTsoi. That day marked the 'National Mourning Day' protest on the establishment day of the PRC during the Anti-ELAB movement
Among the defendants, convenor of the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) Figo Chan, 'long hair' Leung Kwok-hung, Albert Ho, and Lee Cheuk-yan also pleaded guilty to "inciting" others on September 30, 2019 to take part in the protest.
When '#LongHair' Leung Kwok-hung appeared in court on May 17, 2021, his signature long hair has been cut short. Leung is currently serving his sentence in Stanley Prison for organizing and participating in an 'unauthorized' assembly on August 18, 2019.
The last time he was seen in short hair was in 2014 when serving a 4-week sentence after being convicted of 'causing chaos' in the Legislative Council in 2011. Then, Leung was forced to cut away his long hair due to the appearance policy of the correctional services.
Leung later filed a legal review, pointing out that it is discriminatory when female inmates are allowed to keep long hair while male inmates are not. In November 2020, the Court of Final Appeal approved Leung's review.
Nevertheless, on February 1, 2021, the Department of Correctional Services implemented a new policy where inmates, regardless of their gender, cannot keep their hair beyond their shoulder's length.
Source: InMedia #May17
https://bit.ly/3waOe9r
#PoliticalSuppression #HumanitarianCrisis #CorrectionalServices #NationalMourning
10 veteran pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong plead guilty over 'National Mourning Day' Protest in 2019; 'Long Hair' Appears in Court with Short Hair
In Hong Kong court on May 17, 2021, ten heavy-weight pro-democracy activists pleaded guilty to "organising an unauthorised protest" on October 1, 2019.
They are former legislators 'long hair' #LeungKwokHung, #AlbertHo, #LeeCheukYan, #YeungSum, #CydHo and #SinChungKai; #AppleDaily founder #JimmyLai; and activists #FigoChan, #AveryNg and #RichardTsoi. That day marked the 'National Mourning Day' protest on the establishment day of the PRC during the Anti-ELAB movement
Among the defendants, convenor of the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) Figo Chan, 'long hair' Leung Kwok-hung, Albert Ho, and Lee Cheuk-yan also pleaded guilty to "inciting" others on September 30, 2019 to take part in the protest.
When '#LongHair' Leung Kwok-hung appeared in court on May 17, 2021, his signature long hair has been cut short. Leung is currently serving his sentence in Stanley Prison for organizing and participating in an 'unauthorized' assembly on August 18, 2019.
The last time he was seen in short hair was in 2014 when serving a 4-week sentence after being convicted of 'causing chaos' in the Legislative Council in 2011. Then, Leung was forced to cut away his long hair due to the appearance policy of the correctional services.
Leung later filed a legal review, pointing out that it is discriminatory when female inmates are allowed to keep long hair while male inmates are not. In November 2020, the Court of Final Appeal approved Leung's review.
Nevertheless, on February 1, 2021, the Department of Correctional Services implemented a new policy where inmates, regardless of their gender, cannot keep their hair beyond their shoulder's length.
Source: InMedia #May17
https://bit.ly/3waOe9r
#PoliticalSuppression #HumanitarianCrisis #CorrectionalServices #NationalMourning
#PoliticalProsecution #Injustice
Hong Kong #Court Sends More Pro-demoracy Activists to Jail: At Least 20 Months for Jimmy Lai and 22 Months for '#LongHair'
Ten Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians and activists were sentenced to jail for 14 to 18 months on May 28, 2021, after the court convicted them of organizing and joining an "unauthorised protest" on October 1, 2019, which was the national day of the People's Republic of China. Back then, the participating pro-democracy ptotesters described the day as the "#NationalMourningDay".
District Court judge Amanda Woodcock claimed that the defendants' wish for a peaceful protest is "naive" and "unrealistic".
Former legislators #AlbertHo, #LeeCheukYan and 'Long Hair' #LeungKwokHung and Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) convenor #FigoChan received a 18-month jail term.
AppleDaily founder #JimmyLai, former legislators #CydHo and #YeungSum, and former League of Social Democrats (#LSD) chairman #AveryNg were sentenced to 14 months in jail.
Only former legislator #SinChungKai and activist #RichardTsoi received suspended jail terms.
With their existing prison terms from other cases, Jimmy Lai and Lee Cheuk-yan are currently serving 20 months in prison in total while that of Leung Kwok-hung has accumulated to 22 months at the moment.
In the courtroom, some pro-democracy supporters chanted "fight on". From the defendants' seats, Leung Kwok-hung called out "Remember June 4th [Tiananmen Massacre]", while Figo Chan shout "mourn on June 4, speak out on July 1".
Source: Stand News #May26
https://bit.ly/3yL3FqT
#PoliticalPrisoner #Sentence #PoliceState #June4 #TiananmenMassacre #NationalDay
Hong Kong #Court Sends More Pro-demoracy Activists to Jail: At Least 20 Months for Jimmy Lai and 22 Months for '#LongHair'
Ten Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians and activists were sentenced to jail for 14 to 18 months on May 28, 2021, after the court convicted them of organizing and joining an "unauthorised protest" on October 1, 2019, which was the national day of the People's Republic of China. Back then, the participating pro-democracy ptotesters described the day as the "#NationalMourningDay".
District Court judge Amanda Woodcock claimed that the defendants' wish for a peaceful protest is "naive" and "unrealistic".
Former legislators #AlbertHo, #LeeCheukYan and 'Long Hair' #LeungKwokHung and Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) convenor #FigoChan received a 18-month jail term.
AppleDaily founder #JimmyLai, former legislators #CydHo and #YeungSum, and former League of Social Democrats (#LSD) chairman #AveryNg were sentenced to 14 months in jail.
Only former legislator #SinChungKai and activist #RichardTsoi received suspended jail terms.
With their existing prison terms from other cases, Jimmy Lai and Lee Cheuk-yan are currently serving 20 months in prison in total while that of Leung Kwok-hung has accumulated to 22 months at the moment.
In the courtroom, some pro-democracy supporters chanted "fight on". From the defendants' seats, Leung Kwok-hung called out "Remember June 4th [Tiananmen Massacre]", while Figo Chan shout "mourn on June 4, speak out on July 1".
Source: Stand News #May26
https://bit.ly/3yL3FqT
#PoliticalPrisoner #Sentence #PoliceState #June4 #TiananmenMassacre #NationalDay
#PoliticalProsecution #PoliticalPrisoner
#Letter from Jailed Activist #FigoChan: "As long as we keep our faith, we can advance through adversity together"
Figo Chan, League of Social Democrats committee member and vice-convener of Civil Human Rights Front, was handed a heavy sentence of 18 months for organising a march on Oct 1 2019, which the police deemed an unlawful assembly.
Before his sentence was announced, Chan wrote an open letter to Hong Kongers to thank them for giving their all to fight for democracy, freedom, human rights and justice.
He also said that, although Hong Kongers have a tough road ahead, “don’t forget, the seeds we've sown will certainly lead to a harvest in the future."
In the letter he wrote on May 22, 2021, Chan thanked Hong Kongers for their effort that raised worldwide attention to the Anti-ELAB movement and forced the government to withdraw the act. He felt “proud and touched”.
He also mentioned, although more and more activists are sentenced to prison for violating the National Anthem Ordinance and the National Security Law, Hong Kongers should persist in their belief.
“The road to democracy is very long. As long as we keep our faith, we can advance through adversity together. One day, we will meet again under the pot (Legislature Council Complex)."
Now that Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) is facing the risk of being banned by the government, Chan said that although he is being imprisoned, “I still insist that CHRF will not disband until the end. I also hope everyone will still keep fighting for Hong Kong, and speak up on June 4, July 1, etc on behalf of the arrested, exiled, in the name of freedom”.
In closing, he wrote: “There is hope as long as we are still here. Five demands, not one less! May glory be to Hong Kong.”
Source: Apple Daily #May28
https://bit.ly/2RQxGVP
#PoliceState #Court #NeverGiveUp #AntiELAB #HongKongProtests
#Letter from Jailed Activist #FigoChan: "As long as we keep our faith, we can advance through adversity together"
Figo Chan, League of Social Democrats committee member and vice-convener of Civil Human Rights Front, was handed a heavy sentence of 18 months for organising a march on Oct 1 2019, which the police deemed an unlawful assembly.
Before his sentence was announced, Chan wrote an open letter to Hong Kongers to thank them for giving their all to fight for democracy, freedom, human rights and justice.
He also said that, although Hong Kongers have a tough road ahead, “don’t forget, the seeds we've sown will certainly lead to a harvest in the future."
In the letter he wrote on May 22, 2021, Chan thanked Hong Kongers for their effort that raised worldwide attention to the Anti-ELAB movement and forced the government to withdraw the act. He felt “proud and touched”.
He also mentioned, although more and more activists are sentenced to prison for violating the National Anthem Ordinance and the National Security Law, Hong Kongers should persist in their belief.
“The road to democracy is very long. As long as we keep our faith, we can advance through adversity together. One day, we will meet again under the pot (Legislature Council Complex)."
Now that Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) is facing the risk of being banned by the government, Chan said that although he is being imprisoned, “I still insist that CHRF will not disband until the end. I also hope everyone will still keep fighting for Hong Kong, and speak up on June 4, July 1, etc on behalf of the arrested, exiled, in the name of freedom”.
In closing, he wrote: “There is hope as long as we are still here. Five demands, not one less! May glory be to Hong Kong.”
Source: Apple Daily #May28
https://bit.ly/2RQxGVP
#PoliceState #Court #NeverGiveUp #AntiELAB #HongKongProtests
#FirstHand #Jun15
2 Years Since the Fatal Fall of the Yellow Raincoat Man
June 15, 2021 marks two years since the 35-year-old "Yellow Raincoat Man" Marco Leung used his death to protest against extradition to China and warn Hongkongers of the threat of the tyrannical regime.
It was in 2019, on the eve of the second rally called forth by the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), Leung chanted pro-democracy slogans and unfurled banners in protest of the government's undemocratic acts in a shopping mall in Admiralty.
On the day in 2021, Hongkongers of different ages commemorated Leung near the shopping mall, despite the threat of the authorities.
Familiar faces like #GrannyWong and convenor of #StudentPoliticism #WongYatChin were also present among the crowd.
#NeverForget #NeverForgive #MarcoLeung #YellowRaincoatMan #Martyr #Death #AntiELAB
2 Years Since the Fatal Fall of the Yellow Raincoat Man
June 15, 2021 marks two years since the 35-year-old "Yellow Raincoat Man" Marco Leung used his death to protest against extradition to China and warn Hongkongers of the threat of the tyrannical regime.
It was in 2019, on the eve of the second rally called forth by the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF), Leung chanted pro-democracy slogans and unfurled banners in protest of the government's undemocratic acts in a shopping mall in Admiralty.
On the day in 2021, Hongkongers of different ages commemorated Leung near the shopping mall, despite the threat of the authorities.
Familiar faces like #GrannyWong and convenor of #StudentPoliticism #WongYatChin were also present among the crowd.
#NeverForget #NeverForgive #MarcoLeung #YellowRaincoatMan #Martyr #Death #AntiELAB
#PoliceState
#July1 protest organiser: As long as Hongkongers refuse to forget, echoes will reach us one day
For the first time in 18 years, the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) will not submit an approval request to the Hong Kong police regarding the annual pro-democracy July 1 march.
According to the acting convenor Chung Chong-fai, the Civil Human Rights Front has stopped operating since its convenor Figo Chan has been jailed in May concerning a pro-democracy protest on October 1, 2019.
Chung said the Front will elect a new convenor in September 2021.
Chung added, many groups will organize street booths on July 1: "Even if the Front has finished its historical mission, it doesn't mean Hongkongers will stop speaking up."
"As long as Hongkongers refuse to forget, echoes will reach us one day," Chung reminded his fellow citizens.
Source: Stand New #Jun20
https://bit.ly/3qapvQZ
#HongKongProtests
#July1 protest organiser: As long as Hongkongers refuse to forget, echoes will reach us one day
For the first time in 18 years, the Civil Human Rights Front (#CHRF) will not submit an approval request to the Hong Kong police regarding the annual pro-democracy July 1 march.
According to the acting convenor Chung Chong-fai, the Civil Human Rights Front has stopped operating since its convenor Figo Chan has been jailed in May concerning a pro-democracy protest on October 1, 2019.
Chung said the Front will elect a new convenor in September 2021.
Chung added, many groups will organize street booths on July 1: "Even if the Front has finished its historical mission, it doesn't mean Hongkongers will stop speaking up."
"As long as Hongkongers refuse to forget, echoes will reach us one day," Chung reminded his fellow citizens.
Source: Stand New #Jun20
https://bit.ly/3qapvQZ
#HongKongProtests
#FailedState #Suppression #WhiteTerror
Another Civil Group disbands over 'suppression' in Hong Kong in one week
The front was founded in 2002, and was the organiser of some of the largest protests in the city – including the annual July 1 demonstrations and a number of anti-extradition law rallies in 2019.
The front’s convenor, Figo Chan, was jailed in May for 18 months over an unauthorised protest in 2019. He had written an open letter at the time saying “the road ahead will be difficult”, but the front will hang on “to the last minute”.
#CHRF #HKPTU
Source: inmediahk.net; RTHK; #Aug15
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Another Civil Group disbands over 'suppression' in Hong Kong in one week
The front was founded in 2002, and was the organiser of some of the largest protests in the city – including the annual July 1 demonstrations and a number of anti-extradition law rallies in 2019.
The front’s convenor, Figo Chan, was jailed in May for 18 months over an unauthorised protest in 2019. He had written an open letter at the time saying “the road ahead will be difficult”, but the front will hang on “to the last minute”.
#CHRF #HKPTU
Source: inmediahk.net; RTHK; #Aug15
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