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Myanmar Riot Police Shot Live Bullets Again, Killing at Least 2 Civilians
Source: CNN; The Guardian; Stand News #Feb20
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Myanmar Riot Police Shot Live Bullets Again, Killing at Least 2 Civilians
Source: CNN; The Guardian; Stand News #Feb20
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Myanmar Riot Police Shot Live Bullets Again, Killing at Least 2 Civilians
Photos: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28698
On Feb 20, 2021, the Mynamar police again shot live rounds at civilians who have been protesting against the coup d'etat initiated by the military junta on Feb 1.
According to local media DVB Burmese, the army started shooting at the crowd at 2pm in Mandalay and fired 300 to 400 live rounds. It was reported that at least 2 civilians were killed, among other injuries.
One confirmed victim is a 36-year-old carpenter. He was shot in the chest and died on the way to the hospital. Another victim was shot in the head and died on site. The local officials were, however, unable to confirm the exact number of casualty.
According to sources, the police also deployed water canon truck and tear gas grenades to disperse anti-coup civilians. Protesters were seen severely injured in the head after being hit by the police baton. At least one man was wounded in his eye. On the Internet, the photos of a bullet wounded boy were also circulated.
One week ago, Thwate Thwate Khaing, aged 20, was shot in the head by the riot police. She died in the hospital on Feb 19, 2021, being the first protest fatality in the Myanmar protest against the military coup since early February.
Burmese human rights organization, Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (#AAPP), between February 1 and 18, 2021, the authorities arrested at least 521, including civilians, activists, journalists, writers, monks, student leaders, as well as politicians and officials in the ousted National League for Democracy Party (NLD)-led government. Among them, 477 were still detained or charged.
Source: CNN; The Guardian; Stand News #Feb20
https://bit.ly/2NOa9CI
Photos: STR/AFP via Getty Images; Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images; Internet
Myanmar Riot Police Shot Live Bullets Again, Killing at Least 2 Civilians
Photos: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28698
On Feb 20, 2021, the Mynamar police again shot live rounds at civilians who have been protesting against the coup d'etat initiated by the military junta on Feb 1.
According to local media DVB Burmese, the army started shooting at the crowd at 2pm in Mandalay and fired 300 to 400 live rounds. It was reported that at least 2 civilians were killed, among other injuries.
One confirmed victim is a 36-year-old carpenter. He was shot in the chest and died on the way to the hospital. Another victim was shot in the head and died on site. The local officials were, however, unable to confirm the exact number of casualty.
According to sources, the police also deployed water canon truck and tear gas grenades to disperse anti-coup civilians. Protesters were seen severely injured in the head after being hit by the police baton. At least one man was wounded in his eye. On the Internet, the photos of a bullet wounded boy were also circulated.
One week ago, Thwate Thwate Khaing, aged 20, was shot in the head by the riot police. She died in the hospital on Feb 19, 2021, being the first protest fatality in the Myanmar protest against the military coup since early February.
Burmese human rights organization, Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (#AAPP), between February 1 and 18, 2021, the authorities arrested at least 521, including civilians, activists, journalists, writers, monks, student leaders, as well as politicians and officials in the ousted National League for Democracy Party (NLD)-led government. Among them, 477 were still detained or charged.
Source: CNN; The Guardian; Stand News #Feb20
https://bit.ly/2NOa9CI
Photos: STR/AFP via Getty Images; Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images; Internet
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HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
Source: Stand News #Feb16
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HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
On Feb 10, 2021, upon the review of the newly developed #Covid19 vaccine by the Chinese company #Sinovac , the Advisory Panel on COVID-19 Vaccines, established by the Hong Kong SAR government, requested the company to submit supplementary information, and scheduled a reassessment in two weeks.
However, on Feb 16, 2021 the Panel announced that based on the supplementary information received, it was concluded that the pros of the vaccine outbalance the cons, and that it recommended the Department of Health of the Hong Kong government to administer the vaccine for emergency use.
Wallace Lau Chak-sing, the convenor of the Panel, indicated that the efficiency of the vaccine is as high as 62.3%. However, in a data pool with about 11 million testers, 44 developed facial palsy and 2 developed Guillain-Barré syndrome.
When being compared with the efficiency of the vaccine by BioNTech, which is as high as 95%, panel member David HUI Shu-cheong argued that it is impossible to compare different kinds of vaccines, and quoted that the standard efficiency determined by WHO is only 50%. He also said the supplementary data for the vaccine provided by Sinovac was sufficient enough and that it was unnecessary to wait for the publication of its third term report in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#MadeinChina #Vaccines #DavidHui
HK Advisory Panel considers China-made Sinovac’s Covid vaccine “safe” despite its efficiency of just 62.3%: "No Need to Wait for Results Published in Medical Journal"
On Feb 10, 2021, upon the review of the newly developed #Covid19 vaccine by the Chinese company #Sinovac , the Advisory Panel on COVID-19 Vaccines, established by the Hong Kong SAR government, requested the company to submit supplementary information, and scheduled a reassessment in two weeks.
However, on Feb 16, 2021 the Panel announced that based on the supplementary information received, it was concluded that the pros of the vaccine outbalance the cons, and that it recommended the Department of Health of the Hong Kong government to administer the vaccine for emergency use.
Wallace Lau Chak-sing, the convenor of the Panel, indicated that the efficiency of the vaccine is as high as 62.3%. However, in a data pool with about 11 million testers, 44 developed facial palsy and 2 developed Guillain-Barré syndrome.
When being compared with the efficiency of the vaccine by BioNTech, which is as high as 95%, panel member David HUI Shu-cheong argued that it is impossible to compare different kinds of vaccines, and quoted that the standard efficiency determined by WHO is only 50%. He also said the supplementary data for the vaccine provided by Sinovac was sufficient enough and that it was unnecessary to wait for the publication of its third term report in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#MadeinChina #Vaccines #DavidHui
The Hong Kong Government deployed over 3,000 civil servants from 16 departments distributing food for the 48-hour lockdown in the Jordon district on Jan 26, 2021.
#COVID19 #Lockdown #TaxPayersMoney #CivilServants #GoHKgraphics
#COVID19 #Lockdown #TaxPayersMoney #CivilServants #GoHKgraphics
Hong Kong: alarm over proposed law that could ban anyone from leaving
The Hong Kong Bar Association (HKBA) expressed alarm on Feb 12 in a paper submitted to the city’s legislative council about the proposed law, which could bar any individual, whether resident or not, from boarding a carrier out of the financial hub.
In the submission, HKBA stated there was no rationale for the proposed legislation, no explanation for why such a power is necessary or even intended to be used.
“If a new power to prevent Hong Kong residents and others from leaving the region is to be conferred ... It should be for the courts, not the director, to decide when it is necessary and proportionate to impose a travel ban,” HKBA added.
Source: The Guadrian #Feb13
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/13/hong-kong-alarm-over-proposed-law-that-could-ban-anyone-from-leaving
#HongKong #HKBA #NationalSecurityLaw
The Hong Kong Bar Association (HKBA) expressed alarm on Feb 12 in a paper submitted to the city’s legislative council about the proposed law, which could bar any individual, whether resident or not, from boarding a carrier out of the financial hub.
In the submission, HKBA stated there was no rationale for the proposed legislation, no explanation for why such a power is necessary or even intended to be used.
“If a new power to prevent Hong Kong residents and others from leaving the region is to be conferred ... It should be for the courts, not the director, to decide when it is necessary and proportionate to impose a travel ban,” HKBA added.
Source: The Guadrian #Feb13
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/13/hong-kong-alarm-over-proposed-law-that-could-ban-anyone-from-leaving
#HongKong #HKBA #NationalSecurityLaw
Canada launches 58-nation initiative to stop arbitrary detentions
On 15 Feb, Canada launched a 58-nation initiative to stop countries from detaining foreign citizens for diplomatic leverage. Other signatories include Japan, Britain, Australia and virtually all members of the 27-nation European Union.
Even the declaration does not target any nation, a Canadian official said the initiative had been sparked by concern over arrests of foreigners by China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. Also, the declaration could help put pressure on Beijing.
The Canadian initiative was started last year by Francois-Philippe Champagne, Garneau’s predecessor. Champagne said by working together nations could better focus attention on the detainees.
Source: Reuters #Feb15
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-diplomacy-detainees-idUSKBN2AF0NV
#Canada #ChinaHostageDiplomacy #58NationInitiative
On 15 Feb, Canada launched a 58-nation initiative to stop countries from detaining foreign citizens for diplomatic leverage. Other signatories include Japan, Britain, Australia and virtually all members of the 27-nation European Union.
Even the declaration does not target any nation, a Canadian official said the initiative had been sparked by concern over arrests of foreigners by China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. Also, the declaration could help put pressure on Beijing.
The Canadian initiative was started last year by Francois-Philippe Champagne, Garneau’s predecessor. Champagne said by working together nations could better focus attention on the detainees.
Source: Reuters #Feb15
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-diplomacy-detainees-idUSKBN2AF0NV
#Canada #ChinaHostageDiplomacy #58NationInitiative
Young pro-democracy students urge Hongkongers to refuse using "tracking APP"
1824 | Soy Street, Mong Kok
This afternoon (Feb 21), the Student Politicism put up street booth, calling on citizens in Hong Kong to say NO to the government-promoted health tracking APP, "LeaveHomeSafe".
The group of young students also urged Hongkongers to fight on for their belief in freedom and democracy.
On the scene, a large team of police officers was sighted patrolling and standing by.
Source: First Hand; #Feb21
#PoliceState #MassSurveilliance
1824 | Soy Street, Mong Kok
This afternoon (Feb 21), the Student Politicism put up street booth, calling on citizens in Hong Kong to say NO to the government-promoted health tracking APP, "LeaveHomeSafe".
The group of young students also urged Hongkongers to fight on for their belief in freedom and democracy.
On the scene, a large team of police officers was sighted patrolling and standing by.
Source: First Hand; #Feb21
#PoliceState #MassSurveilliance
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Student Activists Get National Security Accusations, Anti-Gathering Fines from Police
1830 | Mong Kok
Police arrived at Student Politicism's street booth and displayed the purple warning flag, alleging them of violating the National Security Law. Using loudspeakers, they warned that citizens nearby are "participating in an unlawful assembly," and demanded them to leave. They also demanded reporters to "step aside".
Police later ticketed the three activists of the street booth with gathering ban (599G) tickets, claiming that since they chanted similar slogans, they were gathering for a common reason and thus violated the ban. The three were released after being ticketed.
#FirstHand #Feb21 #PoliceState
Student Activists Get National Security Accusations, Anti-Gathering Fines from Police
1830 | Mong Kok
Police arrived at Student Politicism's street booth and displayed the purple warning flag, alleging them of violating the National Security Law. Using loudspeakers, they warned that citizens nearby are "participating in an unlawful assembly," and demanded them to leave. They also demanded reporters to "step aside".
Police later ticketed the three activists of the street booth with gathering ban (599G) tickets, claiming that since they chanted similar slogans, they were gathering for a common reason and thus violated the ban. The three were released after being ticketed.
#FirstHand #Feb21 #PoliceState
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Hong Kong Police seen recording citizens and harassing peaceful students
19:00 | Mong Kok
Police officers were seen recording citizens visiting the street booth put up by the group of pro-democracy students.
In addition, they ordered citizens and reporters to leave immediately.
In response to excessive police power harassing peaceful students at the booth, some citizens chanted "Liberate Hong Kong Revolution of our Times" to show their support to the students.
Hong Kong Police seen recording citizens and harassing peaceful students
19:00 | Mong Kok
Police officers were seen recording citizens visiting the street booth put up by the group of pro-democracy students.
In addition, they ordered citizens and reporters to leave immediately.
In response to excessive police power harassing peaceful students at the booth, some citizens chanted "Liberate Hong Kong Revolution of our Times" to show their support to the students.