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#FirstHand #Feb16
Hongkongers Root for Burmese Protesters
On Feb 16, 2021, netizens in Hong Kong called for a gathering at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar against the military junta's coup d'etat since early February.
Granny Wong was among those present at the scene. They turned on the torchlight of their phones and chanted pro-democracy slogan.
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Protest Scenes in Myanmar Recall the Fight for Freedom in Hong Kong and Thailand
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28588
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
Hongkongers Root for Burmese Protesters
On Feb 16, 2021, netizens in Hong Kong called for a gathering at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar against the military junta's coup d'etat since early February.
Granny Wong was among those present at the scene. They turned on the torchlight of their phones and chanted pro-democracy slogan.
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Protest Scenes in Myanmar Recall the Fight for Freedom in Hong Kong and Thailand
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28588
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
#FirstHand #Feb16
Hongkongers Stand With Protesters in Myanmar
On Feb 16, 2021, some Hongkongers gathered at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar, despite the surveillance of the Hong Kong Police.
Citizens displayed light boxes, handbills and flags, expressing the solidarity demonstrated in the fight against authoritarianism.
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
#MilkTeaAlliance
Hongkongers Stand With Protesters in Myanmar
On Feb 16, 2021, some Hongkongers gathered at Ma On Shan harbourfront to show support for the protests in Myanmar, despite the surveillance of the Hong Kong Police.
Citizens displayed light boxes, handbills and flags, expressing the solidarity demonstrated in the fight against authoritarianism.
#SaveBurma #StandWithMyanmar #FightForFreedom
#MilkTeaAlliance
#StandwithMyanmar #FightforFreedom
Burmese model and actor condemns military junta as "terrorist"
Burmese model and actor Paing Takhon condemns the military junta in Myanmar in social media. In support of the anti-coup protests, Takhon said the military police force has become "terrorists" for shooting peaceful protesters and voluntary first aiders on purpose.
He pointed out that the military force opened fire at ambulance and near residential area.
He calls on the international society can protect the people of Myanmar.
Source: Stand News #Feb21 https://bit.ly/3aBhyhx
#StateTerrorism #PoliceState #MyanmarProtest #PaingTakhon
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Myanmar Riot Police Shot Live Bullets Again, Killing at Least 2 Civilians
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28699
Burmese model and actor condemns military junta as "terrorist"
Burmese model and actor Paing Takhon condemns the military junta in Myanmar in social media. In support of the anti-coup protests, Takhon said the military police force has become "terrorists" for shooting peaceful protesters and voluntary first aiders on purpose.
He pointed out that the military force opened fire at ambulance and near residential area.
He calls on the international society can protect the people of Myanmar.
Source: Stand News #Feb21 https://bit.ly/3aBhyhx
#StateTerrorism #PoliceState #MyanmarProtest #PaingTakhon
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Myanmar Riot Police Shot Live Bullets Again, Killing at Least 2 Civilians
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28699
#FirstHand #Court
Granny Wong and hundreds of Hongkongers show support pro-democracy activists outside of the court
1040 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, Hong Kong
On the day of the court hearing, hundreds of Hongkongers showed up to voice support for the pro-democracy activists outside of the court.
By 10:00am, Granny Wong was seen outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts along with hundreds of pro-democracy supporters.
In addition to her familiar yellow umbrella and British flag, Granny Wong displayed hand-made light boxes that read, “#FightforFreedom", "#StandwithHongKong" and "#StandwithMyanmar".
#FirstHand #March1 #Court #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
Granny Wong and hundreds of Hongkongers show support pro-democracy activists outside of the court
1040 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, Hong Kong
On the day of the court hearing, hundreds of Hongkongers showed up to voice support for the pro-democracy activists outside of the court.
By 10:00am, Granny Wong was seen outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts along with hundreds of pro-democracy supporters.
In addition to her familiar yellow umbrella and British flag, Granny Wong displayed hand-made light boxes that read, “#FightforFreedom", "#StandwithHongKong" and "#StandwithMyanmar".
#FirstHand #March1 #Court #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
#FirstHand #Mar1 #GoHKInterview
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
Watch Video:
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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More first-hand interview of the day:
"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
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#FirstHand #Mar1 #GoHKInterview
Pro-democracy Activist #FigoChan: I Am Sure We Won't Give Up
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28861
Pro-democracy Activist #FigoChan: I Am Sure We Won't Give Up
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#FirstHand #June9
#LocalYouthWill Organizes #Exhibition to Pass On Memories of #HongKongProtests: "When there is light, there are people"
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30046
"Local Youth Will" is a pro-democracy concern group recently established by former cabinet member of the now-dissolved students' union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK), Law Tsz Wai; external affairs vice-president of the current students' union of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (#PolyU), Cheung Sum-yee; and former spokeperson of #StudentPoliticism, Chu Wai-ying.
The group organized their inaugural event on June 9, 2021. On the day two years ago, over 1 million Hongkongers took it to the street to protest against the government's plan to implement extration to China.
In the exhibition they are organizing in 2021, Local Youth Will aims to give voices to the detained, jailed and exiled pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.
At a gallery called Parallel Space located in Shum Shui Po, photos, banners and art installations relating to the pro-democracy movement are displayed.
The group hopes that the memories of the #AntiELAB movement can be passed on, despite the authorities' incessant attempts to alter history.
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About the Exhibition:
"Walk-Through: 730 Days After June 9th"
Dates: 9 - 21 June, 2021
Time: 2 – 8pm (Mon - Fri); 11am – 8 pm (Sat and Sun)
Venue: Parallel Space, 20 Tai Nam Street, Shum Shui Po
Booking needed: https://bit.ly/3ga982f
#FightForFreedom #HongKongYouth #Memories
#LocalYouthWill Organizes #Exhibition to Pass On Memories of #HongKongProtests: "When there is light, there are people"
Photos:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30046
"Local Youth Will" is a pro-democracy concern group recently established by former cabinet member of the now-dissolved students' union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK), Law Tsz Wai; external affairs vice-president of the current students' union of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (#PolyU), Cheung Sum-yee; and former spokeperson of #StudentPoliticism, Chu Wai-ying.
The group organized their inaugural event on June 9, 2021. On the day two years ago, over 1 million Hongkongers took it to the street to protest against the government's plan to implement extration to China.
In the exhibition they are organizing in 2021, Local Youth Will aims to give voices to the detained, jailed and exiled pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.
At a gallery called Parallel Space located in Shum Shui Po, photos, banners and art installations relating to the pro-democracy movement are displayed.
The group hopes that the memories of the #AntiELAB movement can be passed on, despite the authorities' incessant attempts to alter history.
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About the Exhibition:
"Walk-Through: 730 Days After June 9th"
Dates: 9 - 21 June, 2021
Time: 2 – 8pm (Mon - Fri); 11am – 8 pm (Sat and Sun)
Venue: Parallel Space, 20 Tai Nam Street, Shum Shui Po
Booking needed: https://bit.ly/3ga982f
#FightForFreedom #HongKongYouth #Memories
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#GlobalSupport #Solidarity
Pro-Hong Kong Rallies Take Place Across the World on Protest Anniversary
On June 12, 2021, rallies in support of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement took place in different cities across the world.
These included but were not limited to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth in Australia; Auckland and Christchurch in New Zealand; Tokyo in Japan; Seoul in South Korea; London, Reeding and Liverpool in the United Kingdom.
In #London alone, there were three assemblies. At least one of them was attended by over 1,000 including exiled activist and former lawmaker #NathanLaw.
The rally in #Sydney was attended by hundreds including former lawmaker #TedHui. Hui called on overseas Hongkongers to speak up as much as they can and to support the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
In #Tokyo, over 250 Hongkongers and Japanese, dressed in black and holding umbrellas, marched from Shinjuku central park to different main streets downtown, attracting many onlookers.
The "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" flags flew under the sky of all these different cities. The protest anthem "#GlorytoHongKong", which has been banned by Hong Kong authorities, was also heard in the air.
Source: Stand News #Jun12
#FightForFreedom #HongKongProtests #NeverGiveUp
Pro-Hong Kong Rallies Take Place Across the World on Protest Anniversary
On June 12, 2021, rallies in support of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement took place in different cities across the world.
These included but were not limited to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth in Australia; Auckland and Christchurch in New Zealand; Tokyo in Japan; Seoul in South Korea; London, Reeding and Liverpool in the United Kingdom.
In #London alone, there were three assemblies. At least one of them was attended by over 1,000 including exiled activist and former lawmaker #NathanLaw.
The rally in #Sydney was attended by hundreds including former lawmaker #TedHui. Hui called on overseas Hongkongers to speak up as much as they can and to support the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
In #Tokyo, over 250 Hongkongers and Japanese, dressed in black and holding umbrellas, marched from Shinjuku central park to different main streets downtown, attracting many onlookers.
The "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" flags flew under the sky of all these different cities. The protest anthem "#GlorytoHongKong", which has been banned by Hong Kong authorities, was also heard in the air.
Source: Stand News #Jun12
#FightForFreedom #HongKongProtests #NeverGiveUp
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Two Years into Hongkongers' #FightForFreedom: "Keep the Faith, Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn and Freedom Returns to Our Land"
June 16, 2021 marks #2years since over 2 million Hongkongers--nearly 1/3 of the city's population--took it to the street to protest against extradition to China and voice the "5 demands".
This largest rally in the history of Hong Kong represents Hongkongers' determination to defend their rights and freedom.
Two years onward, Hongkongers tell the world that the fight for democracy goes on, despite political prosecution, censorship and the implementation of draconian laws.
"Keep the Faith.
Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn
and Freedom Returns to Our Land"
Video: JK.
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Two Years into Hongkongers' #FightForFreedom: "Keep the Faith, Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn and Freedom Returns to Our Land"
June 16, 2021 marks #2years since over 2 million Hongkongers--nearly 1/3 of the city's population--took it to the street to protest against extradition to China and voice the "5 demands".
This largest rally in the history of Hong Kong represents Hongkongers' determination to defend their rights and freedom.
Two years onward, Hongkongers tell the world that the fight for democracy goes on, despite political prosecution, censorship and the implementation of draconian laws.
"Keep the Faith.
Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn
and Freedom Returns to Our Land"
Video: JK.
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#FirstHand #Jun12
Overseas Hongkongers Commemorate #AntiELAB Protest Anniversary in #Nottingham, #UK
On June 12, 2021, Hongkongers around the world joined rally to commemorate the second anniversary of the 2019 pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
The day two years ago witnessed the police's excessive use of force by means of tear gas grenades and rubber bullets on unarmed civilians rallying outside the Legislative Council Building in protest of extradition to China.
Two years later, rights and freedom are further encroached in Hong Kong as the authorities tightened their control over Hongkongers.
Watch Video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30108
In Nottingham, overseas Hongkongers rooted for their brethens in Hong Kong and raised awareness in the UK, by waving the "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" flag, displaying a mobile #LennonWall in form of a banner and chanting pro-democracy slogans.
#GlobalSupport #OverseasHongkongers #HongKongProtests #FightForFreedom
Overseas Hongkongers Commemorate #AntiELAB Protest Anniversary in #Nottingham, #UK
On June 12, 2021, Hongkongers around the world joined rally to commemorate the second anniversary of the 2019 pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
The day two years ago witnessed the police's excessive use of force by means of tear gas grenades and rubber bullets on unarmed civilians rallying outside the Legislative Council Building in protest of extradition to China.
Two years later, rights and freedom are further encroached in Hong Kong as the authorities tightened their control over Hongkongers.
Watch Video:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30108
In Nottingham, overseas Hongkongers rooted for their brethens in Hong Kong and raised awareness in the UK, by waving the "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" flag, displaying a mobile #LennonWall in form of a banner and chanting pro-democracy slogans.
#GlobalSupport #OverseasHongkongers #HongKongProtests #FightForFreedom
#NeverForget #NeverGiveUp
Hongkongers in #LosAngeles Pay Tribute to #YellowRaincoatMan
On June 15, 2021, over 30 Hongkongers held a memorial for "Yellow Raincoat Man" in Los Angeles.
"Yellow Raincoat man" was a name given to #MarcoLeung, a 35-year-old man who fell to his death to call on fellow Hongkongers to resist the tyrannical regime in 2019.
Leung has been regarded as the first #martyr of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
Source: #FirstHand #Jun15
#GlobalSupport #Remembrance #OverseasHongkongers #HongKongProtests #FightForFreedom
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Hongkongers in #LosAngeles Pay Tribute to #YellowRaincoatMan
On June 15, 2021, over 30 Hongkongers held a memorial for "Yellow Raincoat Man" in Los Angeles.
"Yellow Raincoat man" was a name given to #MarcoLeung, a 35-year-old man who fell to his death to call on fellow Hongkongers to resist the tyrannical regime in 2019.
Leung has been regarded as the first #martyr of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
Source: #FirstHand #Jun15
#GlobalSupport #Remembrance #OverseasHongkongers #HongKongProtests #FightForFreedom
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