#FreeAgnes #PoliticalPersecution
#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, a former member of #Demosisto, was arrested and imprisoned for 10 months on charges of inciting, organizing and partaking illegal assembly.
A friend of her visited Chow during the Lunar New Year and wrote on her Facebook afterwards. She said Chow’s life in prison was mostly about reading, listening to the radio and looking forward to receiving letters.
She said Chow has just finished reading #NorwegianWood and wanted to carry on reading books by Japanese authors #HarukiMurakami and #KeigoHigashino.
Chow told her friend to send gratitude to her supporters, saying that she is working hard to adapt to prison life.
"During the time in prison, my mental and health conditions have not been well. I hope I can take a break and regain my health once being discharged in June," said Chow.
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%91%A8%E5%BA%AD-%E4%BB%8D%E5%9C%A8%E5%8A%AA%E5%8A%9B%E9%81%A9%E6%87%89%E7%9B%A3%E7%8D%84%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB-%E6%9C%9F%E5%BE%85%E6%94%B6%E4%BF%A1%E8%A7%A3%E6%82%B6/
#Prison #Reading #HongKongProtest
#AgnesChow: Trying Hard to Adapt to Life in Prison
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, a former member of #Demosisto, was arrested and imprisoned for 10 months on charges of inciting, organizing and partaking illegal assembly.
A friend of her visited Chow during the Lunar New Year and wrote on her Facebook afterwards. She said Chow’s life in prison was mostly about reading, listening to the radio and looking forward to receiving letters.
She said Chow has just finished reading #NorwegianWood and wanted to carry on reading books by Japanese authors #HarukiMurakami and #KeigoHigashino.
Chow told her friend to send gratitude to her supporters, saying that she is working hard to adapt to prison life.
"During the time in prison, my mental and health conditions have not been well. I hope I can take a break and regain my health once being discharged in June," said Chow.
Source: Stand News; #Feb16
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%91%A8%E5%BA%AD-%E4%BB%8D%E5%9C%A8%E5%8A%AA%E5%8A%9B%E9%81%A9%E6%87%89%E7%9B%A3%E7%8D%84%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB-%E6%9C%9F%E5%BE%85%E6%94%B6%E4%BF%A1%E8%A7%A3%E6%82%B6/
#Prison #Reading #HongKongProtest
#Court #818Rally #PoliticalPersecution
German Parliament Member: We should not give up on Hong Kong democracy advocates
Source: Stand News #Feb17
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German Parliament Member: We should not give up on Hong Kong democracy advocates
In Hong Kong, a number of pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong were accused of "organising and participating in the an assembly at Victoria Park on August 18, 2019 during the Anti-ELAB movement.
Among them were Lee Chu-Ming, Founding Chairman of the Democratic Party; Margaret Ng Ngoi-Yee, barrister and ex-Legislative Councillor; and Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, Founder of Apple Daily. They were charged of "oganising and taking part in an unauthorised assembly". The trial began in court on Feb 16, 2021.
In Germany, #GydeJensen, the youngest female member of the #GermanParliament, showed support for the pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. She uploaded photos of her holding up a sign which said “WE STAND WITH HONGKONG”. She also mentioned that she had made motion in the parliament, urging #Germany and the #EU to show more concern on human rights issues.
Jensen stated that the prosecution of the pro-democracy figures was undoubtedly a political one, and was part of Xi Jinping’s plan to silence the democratic movement in Hong Kong, so that Hong Kong people would give up their hope on freedom and democracy.
Jensen warns that the agenda also applied to the international level. She stressed that international figures could not let themselves get numbed by Hong Kong’s current situation, nor give up on Hong Kong’s democratic advocates.
Source: Stand News #Feb17
#GlobalSupport #JimmyLai #MargaretNg #StandWithHongKong #InternationalSociety
German Parliament Member: We should not give up on Hong Kong democracy advocates
In Hong Kong, a number of pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong were accused of "organising and participating in the an assembly at Victoria Park on August 18, 2019 during the Anti-ELAB movement.
Among them were Lee Chu-Ming, Founding Chairman of the Democratic Party; Margaret Ng Ngoi-Yee, barrister and ex-Legislative Councillor; and Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, Founder of Apple Daily. They were charged of "oganising and taking part in an unauthorised assembly". The trial began in court on Feb 16, 2021.
In Germany, #GydeJensen, the youngest female member of the #GermanParliament, showed support for the pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. She uploaded photos of her holding up a sign which said “WE STAND WITH HONGKONG”. She also mentioned that she had made motion in the parliament, urging #Germany and the #EU to show more concern on human rights issues.
Jensen stated that the prosecution of the pro-democracy figures was undoubtedly a political one, and was part of Xi Jinping’s plan to silence the democratic movement in Hong Kong, so that Hong Kong people would give up their hope on freedom and democracy.
Jensen warns that the agenda also applied to the international level. She stressed that international figures could not let themselves get numbed by Hong Kong’s current situation, nor give up on Hong Kong’s democratic advocates.
Source: Stand News #Feb17
#GlobalSupport #JimmyLai #MargaretNg #StandWithHongKong #InternationalSociety
#PoliceState #MassArrest
Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong Face #PoliticalPersecution
On Jan 6, 2021, the Hong Kong police arrested 55 pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, accusing them of "subverting state power" for running a primary election in the pro-democracy camp.
As part of the bail condition, they were supposed to report to the police in April; however, on Feb 26, 2021, they received calls from the Hong Kong police, demanding them to show up at the police station 2 days later on Sunday, Feb 28, which is over 1 month ahead of the scheduled date.
The police refused to disclose whether arrests would be made.
Many activists had prepared for the worst and extended gratitude to their family, friends and supporters for their love and care all along.
Source: Stand News #Feb26
https://bit.ly/3aVBITG
https://bit.ly/37PO3GP
#PrimaryElection #LegCo #PoliceState
Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong Face #PoliticalPersecution
On Jan 6, 2021, the Hong Kong police arrested 55 pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, accusing them of "subverting state power" for running a primary election in the pro-democracy camp.
As part of the bail condition, they were supposed to report to the police in April; however, on Feb 26, 2021, they received calls from the Hong Kong police, demanding them to show up at the police station 2 days later on Sunday, Feb 28, which is over 1 month ahead of the scheduled date.
The police refused to disclose whether arrests would be made.
Many activists had prepared for the worst and extended gratitude to their family, friends and supporters for their love and care all along.
Source: Stand News #Feb26
https://bit.ly/3aVBITG
https://bit.ly/37PO3GP
#PrimaryElection #LegCo #PoliceState
#PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution
#PowerforDemocracy Disbanded in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, Power for Democracy announced its immediate disbandment on Feb 27, 2021.
Set up in 2002, the group has coordinated the district council elections in 2019 and the pro-democracy camp’s #LegCo primaries in 2020.
In Jan 2021, the Hong Kong authorities arrested over 50 poltical figures for participating in the primaries and "vioating the #NationalSecurityLaw".
In a statement, convenor and district councillor #AndrewChiu said the decision was made regarding “the latest development in the situation of Hong Kong under the 'new political era'.”
Chiu said the group has now stopped running, but members will continue to serve Hong Kong people.
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Feb27
https://bit.ly/3uCBJ6J
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1577878-20210227.htm
#PowerforDemocracy Disbanded in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, Power for Democracy announced its immediate disbandment on Feb 27, 2021.
Set up in 2002, the group has coordinated the district council elections in 2019 and the pro-democracy camp’s #LegCo primaries in 2020.
In Jan 2021, the Hong Kong authorities arrested over 50 poltical figures for participating in the primaries and "vioating the #NationalSecurityLaw".
In a statement, convenor and district councillor #AndrewChiu said the decision was made regarding “the latest development in the situation of Hong Kong under the 'new political era'.”
Chiu said the group has now stopped running, but members will continue to serve Hong Kong people.
Source: Stand News; RTHK #Feb27
https://bit.ly/3uCBJ6J
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1577878-20210227.htm
#FirstHand #Feb28
Hong Kong Police charge 47 Pro-democracy Figures for "Subverting State Powers"; Lester Shum: Hongkongers Will Not Surrender to the Authoritarian Regime
See photos:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28801
The photos captured moments before Hong Kong pro-democracy activist #LesterShum arrived at the Police Station on Feb 28, 2021. Shum had been become known as a student activist during the 2014 Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong. Currently, he is a district councillor of the Tsuen Wan District in Hong Kong and is likely to lose his seat while facing political persecution and oppression.
The 27-year-old Shum went hand in hand with his newly-wedded wife to the police station. He talked to the media calmly before heading in to face the unknown.
Shum said in 2019 he had made his decision to fight on, regardless of what might happen. He hoped like himself, Hongkongers would not surrender to the authoritarian regime.
See video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28805
Shum was among those 55 pro-democracy figures arrested by the police on Jan 5, 2021 for their involvement in the pro-democracy camp's primary elections in July 2020.
2 days ago, on Feb 26, they had been ordered by the police to report to the police station on Sunday, Feb 28 ahead of the scheduled date in April. Many suspected that detention and charges would be made.
The Hong Kong Police announced on Jan 28, 2021 that 47 people are charged with "conspiracy to subvert state powers" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
The large group of pro-democracy politicians and activists include district councilor Lester Shum (see photos); 'Long Hair' Leung Kwok-hung and Jimmy Sham of Social Democrats; activist Ventus Lau; former law professor Benny Tai.
The police said they would detain them overnight and the case will be mentioned in the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court the next day on March 1, 2021.
#MassArrest #Regime #Authoritarianism #PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28795
Hong Kong Police charge 47 Pro-democracy Figures for "Subverting State Powers"; Lester Shum: Hongkongers Will Not Surrender to the Authoritarian Regime
See photos:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28801
The photos captured moments before Hong Kong pro-democracy activist #LesterShum arrived at the Police Station on Feb 28, 2021. Shum had been become known as a student activist during the 2014 Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong. Currently, he is a district councillor of the Tsuen Wan District in Hong Kong and is likely to lose his seat while facing political persecution and oppression.
The 27-year-old Shum went hand in hand with his newly-wedded wife to the police station. He talked to the media calmly before heading in to face the unknown.
Shum said in 2019 he had made his decision to fight on, regardless of what might happen. He hoped like himself, Hongkongers would not surrender to the authoritarian regime.
See video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28805
Shum was among those 55 pro-democracy figures arrested by the police on Jan 5, 2021 for their involvement in the pro-democracy camp's primary elections in July 2020.
2 days ago, on Feb 26, they had been ordered by the police to report to the police station on Sunday, Feb 28 ahead of the scheduled date in April. Many suspected that detention and charges would be made.
The Hong Kong Police announced on Jan 28, 2021 that 47 people are charged with "conspiracy to subvert state powers" under the #NationalSecurityLaw.
The large group of pro-democracy politicians and activists include district councilor Lester Shum (see photos); 'Long Hair' Leung Kwok-hung and Jimmy Sham of Social Democrats; activist Ventus Lau; former law professor Benny Tai.
The police said they would detain them overnight and the case will be mentioned in the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court the next day on March 1, 2021.
#MassArrest #Regime #Authoritarianism #PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution
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Arrested Pro-Democracy Figures tell Hongkongers: "Hang in there", "Be a Human, be yourself"
Source: InMedia #Feb28
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Arrested Pro-Democracy Figures tell Hongkongers: "Hang in there", "Be a Human, be yourself"
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Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit: Hope the world knows HongKongers are the glory of Hong Kong
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit said he once understood the differences between abiding and breaking the law. However, the world has inverted black and white. Even under the authorities' suppression, he still believes that the Hong Kong government cannot detain all freedom fighters. Also, he always believes Hongkongers who had participated in the 2 million march persisted in their belief. He described, "Today is to temper our willpower." He hopes the world can see it and "Hongkongers are the glory of Hong Kong."
Jimmy Sham also apologised to Helena Wong Pik-wan, stating he feels sorry for The Democratic Party, and they hugged each other outside the police station.
Source: InMedia HK #Feb28
#MassArrest #Regime #Authoritarianism #PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution #JimmySham
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit: Hope the world knows HongKongers are the glory of Hong Kong
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit said he once understood the differences between abiding and breaking the law. However, the world has inverted black and white. Even under the authorities' suppression, he still believes that the Hong Kong government cannot detain all freedom fighters. Also, he always believes Hongkongers who had participated in the 2 million march persisted in their belief. He described, "Today is to temper our willpower." He hopes the world can see it and "Hongkongers are the glory of Hong Kong."
Jimmy Sham also apologised to Helena Wong Pik-wan, stating he feels sorry for The Democratic Party, and they hugged each other outside the police station.
Source: InMedia HK #Feb28
#MassArrest #Regime #Authoritarianism #PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution #JimmySham
#FirstHand #Mar1 #Court
Elderly Weeps in Hong Kong, “We'll have a chance to meet again. Democracy will return!”
1215 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, Hong Kong
On March 1, 2021 in Hong Kong, 47 pro-democracy activists who were charged with "subverting state powers" under the #NationalSecurityLaw were mentioned in court.
Outside of the court, hundreds of Hongkongers arrived to show support for the fight for freedom and democracy in face of political oppression and persecution.
“We'll have a chance to meet again. Democracy will return!”
Grandpa Chan, a pro-democracy activist from the "Guard Our Kids" campaign, said in tears.
#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA #PoliticalPersecution
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Hundreds of Hongkongers show support pro-democracy activists outside of the court
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28828?
Elderly Weeps in Hong Kong, “We'll have a chance to meet again. Democracy will return!”
1215 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, Hong Kong
On March 1, 2021 in Hong Kong, 47 pro-democracy activists who were charged with "subverting state powers" under the #NationalSecurityLaw were mentioned in court.
Outside of the court, hundreds of Hongkongers arrived to show support for the fight for freedom and democracy in face of political oppression and persecution.
“We'll have a chance to meet again. Democracy will return!”
Grandpa Chan, a pro-democracy activist from the "Guard Our Kids" campaign, said in tears.
#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA #PoliticalPersecution
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Hundreds of Hongkongers show support pro-democracy activists outside of the court
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28828?
#Court #NationalSecurityLaw
Hong Kong Police Bar Arrested Pro-democracy Activist From Meeting Their Lawyers Before Court Hearing
On March 1, 2021, 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians, who were charged with inciting subversion under the National Security Law was mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrate Court at 11 am.
The defendants were detained overnight in the police station and sent to court under escort at around 9 am. The defendants’ finally got to meet their lawyers at the detention room in the court. The trial started at around 1 pm.
The live broadcast arranged by the court was, however, not clear. Journalists couldn’t identify who attend the hearing and who were absent from the screen.
The live streaming of the court failed to capture all the defendants. Some faces cannot shown. From the screen, at least ten police officers were standing in front of the defendants.
In the court, some defendants made requests. However, no one could hear them in the live broadcast and could not identify which ones of them were involved.
A male voice among the defendants shouted, “I just want to pass an instruction to my lawyer. Why is it not allowed?”.
A female voice which resemember former reporter Gwyneth HO Kwai-lam shouted, “I want to meet my lawyer! I am not allowed to meet my lawyer before the hearing. That’s what I know only.”
Source: Apple News #Mar1
https://bit.ly/37SD5jW
#PoliceState #Lawyer #HumanitarianCrisis #PoliticalPersecution #PrimaryElection
Hong Kong Police Bar Arrested Pro-democracy Activist From Meeting Their Lawyers Before Court Hearing
On March 1, 2021, 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians, who were charged with inciting subversion under the National Security Law was mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrate Court at 11 am.
The defendants were detained overnight in the police station and sent to court under escort at around 9 am. The defendants’ finally got to meet their lawyers at the detention room in the court. The trial started at around 1 pm.
The live broadcast arranged by the court was, however, not clear. Journalists couldn’t identify who attend the hearing and who were absent from the screen.
The live streaming of the court failed to capture all the defendants. Some faces cannot shown. From the screen, at least ten police officers were standing in front of the defendants.
In the court, some defendants made requests. However, no one could hear them in the live broadcast and could not identify which ones of them were involved.
A male voice among the defendants shouted, “I just want to pass an instruction to my lawyer. Why is it not allowed?”.
A female voice which resemember former reporter Gwyneth HO Kwai-lam shouted, “I want to meet my lawyer! I am not allowed to meet my lawyer before the hearing. That’s what I know only.”
Source: Apple News #Mar1
https://bit.ly/37SD5jW
#PoliceState #Lawyer #HumanitarianCrisis #PoliticalPersecution #PrimaryElection