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"Release Political Prisoners", "Liberate Hong Kong": Hundreds Chant Outside Court in Support of Pro-Democracy Activists
On March 1, 2021 in Hong Kong, over 200 citizens were queuing to attend the court hearing by 9am. 47 pro-democracy activists were charged with "conspiracy to subverting state powers".
Several police vehicles were deployed nearby, and officers set up cordon lines outside the court.
A number of pro-democracy activists who were involved in the case but not yet charged attended the hearing. These include Convener of Civil Human Rights Front Figo Chan, Chairman of Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China Lee Chuk-Yan, and former Democratic Party lawmaker Roy Kwong Chun-Yu.
Citizens held up banners that read, “release political prisoners”.
Pro-democracy supporters are still queueing outside the court at 11am, chanting "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times".
Text: RTHK
Photos: First hand
#Mar1 #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
"Release Political Prisoners", "Liberate Hong Kong": Hundreds Chant Outside Court in Support of Pro-Democracy Activists
On March 1, 2021 in Hong Kong, over 200 citizens were queuing to attend the court hearing by 9am. 47 pro-democracy activists were charged with "conspiracy to subverting state powers".
Several police vehicles were deployed nearby, and officers set up cordon lines outside the court.
A number of pro-democracy activists who were involved in the case but not yet charged attended the hearing. These include Convener of Civil Human Rights Front Figo Chan, Chairman of Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China Lee Chuk-Yan, and former Democratic Party lawmaker Roy Kwong Chun-Yu.
Citizens held up banners that read, “release political prisoners”.
Pro-democracy supporters are still queueing outside the court at 11am, chanting "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times".
Text: RTHK
Photos: First hand
#Mar1 #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
#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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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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Young students in HK show support for pro-democracy activists braving draconian National Security enforcement
The video captured scenes not seen for months after #China #NSL crackdown in Hong Kong.
James Pomfret, a special correspondent of Reuters wrote on Twitter:
// Students at a primary school outside the court where 47 democrats will be arraigned for subversion shout “#HK add oil” drawing cheers - an indicator of deeper underlying support for the democracy movement still. //
Source: James Pomfret, Special Correspondent, Reuters; #Mar1
Young students in HK show support for pro-democracy activists braving draconian National Security enforcement
The video captured scenes not seen for months after #China #NSL crackdown in Hong Kong.
James Pomfret, a special correspondent of Reuters wrote on Twitter:
// Students at a primary school outside the court where 47 democrats will be arraigned for subversion shout “#HK add oil” drawing cheers - an indicator of deeper underlying support for the democracy movement still. //
Source: James Pomfret, Special Correspondent, Reuters; #Mar1
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Determined and Unafraid: Pro-democracy Hongkongers in Solidarity Rally Outside of the Court
1330 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court, Hong Kong
Half of the day has gone by, hundreds of pro-democracy Hong Kong citizens, continued to rally outside the Court to show support and respect to the 47 democrats facing National Security accusation.
Many showed up in black to express discontentment to the Government's crackdown of dissenting voices, they chanted “Hongkongers #AddOil” [a Cantonese slang meaning "Hang on], along the way as well as “Release all political prisoners” and “#StandwithHongKong”.
#Solidarity #HongKongProtests #NeverGiveUp #PoliticalPrisoner #YNWA
Determined and Unafraid: Pro-democracy Hongkongers in Solidarity Rally Outside of the Court
1330 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Court, Hong Kong
Half of the day has gone by, hundreds of pro-democracy Hong Kong citizens, continued to rally outside the Court to show support and respect to the 47 democrats facing National Security accusation.
Many showed up in black to express discontentment to the Government's crackdown of dissenting voices, they chanted “Hongkongers #AddOil” [a Cantonese slang meaning "Hang on], along the way as well as “Release all political prisoners” and “#StandwithHongKong”.
#Solidarity #HongKongProtests #NeverGiveUp #PoliticalPrisoner #YNWA
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"Hang In There": Citizens Line the Streets in Support as 47 Activists are Taken Back to Custody
0007 | Lau Chi Kok Reception Center
Police had cordoned off the parking area by the Magistrates’ Courts, only allowing journalists to enter.
After midnight on 5 March, the crowd of citizens waiting in support for the 47 arrested activists thus went to the Lau Chi Kok Reception Center to see them off.
They lined the sidewalk, waving cell phone lights and shouting words of encouragement as their vehicle passed by: "Hongkongers, add oil!" "Hang in there!"
#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA #47Democrats
"Hang In There": Citizens Line the Streets in Support as 47 Activists are Taken Back to Custody
0007 | Lau Chi Kok Reception Center
Police had cordoned off the parking area by the Magistrates’ Courts, only allowing journalists to enter.
After midnight on 5 March, the crowd of citizens waiting in support for the 47 arrested activists thus went to the Lau Chi Kok Reception Center to see them off.
They lined the sidewalk, waving cell phone lights and shouting words of encouragement as their vehicle passed by: "Hongkongers, add oil!" "Hang in there!"
#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA #47Democrats
#FirstHand #Mar4 #Court
Snapshots outside West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts as 47 pro-democrats faced 4-day-long bail hearing
The 47 activists, who had been arrested on National Security charges for participating in a primary election, had been enduring the absurdly long bail hearing for four days in a row. Despite the cold and the rain, dozens of supporters continued to show concern and their hearty regards in their own ways, eager to let those standing in the dock know that they are not alone.
Granny Wong, who wrapped herself around with a British flag against the rain, was on the scene for four days straight.
In addition, Cantopop singer Tommy Yuen also came to show support in the evening with a district councilor, Jocelyn Chau Hui Yan.
#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28923
Snapshots outside West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts as 47 pro-democrats faced 4-day-long bail hearing
The 47 activists, who had been arrested on National Security charges for participating in a primary election, had been enduring the absurdly long bail hearing for four days in a row. Despite the cold and the rain, dozens of supporters continued to show concern and their hearty regards in their own ways, eager to let those standing in the dock know that they are not alone.
Granny Wong, who wrapped herself around with a British flag against the rain, was on the scene for four days straight.
In addition, Cantopop singer Tommy Yuen also came to show support in the evening with a district councilor, Jocelyn Chau Hui Yan.
#PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
===Related articles
Friends and family of 47 Activists Express Disappointment at Bail Refusal
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28921
Arrestee's foster mother: "You'll burn in hell, CCP"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28923
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"Break free from fate!" District councillor had bail revoked, but exhorts Hongkongers to fight on
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"Break free from fate!" District councillor had bail revoked, but exhorts Hongkongers to fight on
Yuen Long district councillor Ng Kin-wai, one of the 47 charged under national security law for taking part in last year's primary election, had his bail revoked today after the Department of Justice's appeal. Members of Tin Shui Wai Connection, of which he is the convener, attended the court hearing and spoke to media afterwards.
Fellow #TSWConnection member Lam Chun recounted that Ng had remained strong throughout the difficult time in custody. "Even though he may be facing a very long jail term," Lam said, "he hopes to see Hongkongers continue to stand up for their beliefs."
When Ng heard the judge revoking his bail, he called out to the citizens in attendance: "Stay strong, everyone! See you in 10 years!" He also shouted the group's slogans in call-and-answer fashion, to roaring replies from their members in attendance: "May my life be purified for the defense of our city!" "Citizens saving ourselves; break free from fate!"
Lam felt that these slogans aptly describe the path they had walked in this past year and a half. He urged Hongkongers to continue to pay attention to the court cases, both for the 47 and for activists arrested in other cases, so that none of them would feel left behind.
#FirstHand #Mar11 #Court #YNWA
Yuen Long district councillor Ng Kin-wai, one of the 47 charged under national security law for taking part in last year's primary election, had his bail revoked today after the Department of Justice's appeal. Members of Tin Shui Wai Connection, of which he is the convener, attended the court hearing and spoke to media afterwards.
Fellow #TSWConnection member Lam Chun recounted that Ng had remained strong throughout the difficult time in custody. "Even though he may be facing a very long jail term," Lam said, "he hopes to see Hongkongers continue to stand up for their beliefs."
When Ng heard the judge revoking his bail, he called out to the citizens in attendance: "Stay strong, everyone! See you in 10 years!" He also shouted the group's slogans in call-and-answer fashion, to roaring replies from their members in attendance: "May my life be purified for the defense of our city!" "Citizens saving ourselves; break free from fate!"
Lam felt that these slogans aptly describe the path they had walked in this past year and a half. He urged Hongkongers to continue to pay attention to the court cases, both for the 47 and for activists arrested in other cases, so that none of them would feel left behind.
#FirstHand #Mar11 #Court #YNWA
#FirstHand #Court
High Court hears govt's challenge to activists' bail
The HK High Court held two separate hearings for former Democratic Party lawmaker #HelenaWong, and Yuen Long district councillor #NgKinWai on March 11, for the prosecutors' challenge to a lower court’s decision to grant bail to 11 pro-democracy activists.
The two are among the #47Democrats charged under the national security law for taking part in last year's primary election.
Dozens of people lined up to attend the bail hearing; some came as early as 1 am. There was a heavy police presence around the court building.
Sighted on the scene was Granny Wong who made a long trip to show her respect. Shortly afterwards, several police officers arrived and asked her leave.
Lam Chun, a member of #TSWConnect and fellow supporters of Ng Kin-wai, were also seen outside the court.
== Related Article
"Break free from fate!" District councillor had bail revoked, but exhorts Hongkonger to fight on
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29019
#Mar11
High Court hears govt's challenge to activists' bail
The HK High Court held two separate hearings for former Democratic Party lawmaker #HelenaWong, and Yuen Long district councillor #NgKinWai on March 11, for the prosecutors' challenge to a lower court’s decision to grant bail to 11 pro-democracy activists.
The two are among the #47Democrats charged under the national security law for taking part in last year's primary election.
Dozens of people lined up to attend the bail hearing; some came as early as 1 am. There was a heavy police presence around the court building.
Sighted on the scene was Granny Wong who made a long trip to show her respect. Shortly afterwards, several police officers arrived and asked her leave.
Lam Chun, a member of #TSWConnect and fellow supporters of Ng Kin-wai, were also seen outside the court.
== Related Article
"Break free from fate!" District councillor had bail revoked, but exhorts Hongkonger to fight on
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/29019
#Mar11
#FirstHand #Mar12
21 of 47 democrats denied bail; Supporters chant "Victory to Democracy" outside the Court
21 of #47Democrats detained on charges of subversion under the National Security Law appeared in the Western Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on March 12 for bail hearing.
The Court upheld its decision to refuse bail to 11 of them, while 10 others withdrew their appeals.
A large group of supporters gathered outside the court to show support. Among them was Granny Wong who showed up with a British flag and a small umbrella, a symbol of the pro-democracy movement which also signifies “support and solidarity” to each fellow protester.
At the end of the hearing and when police vehicle was seen leaving the Court, Granny Wong ran into the cordoned area by Police and shouted, “Hang in there, fellow protesters. Victory to democracy.”
The 47 defendants were accused of conspiring to commit subversion by taking part in LegCo primary elections last year. Only five have been released on bail so far, pending their next hearing in late May.
#Court #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
21 of 47 democrats denied bail; Supporters chant "Victory to Democracy" outside the Court
21 of #47Democrats detained on charges of subversion under the National Security Law appeared in the Western Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on March 12 for bail hearing.
The Court upheld its decision to refuse bail to 11 of them, while 10 others withdrew their appeals.
A large group of supporters gathered outside the court to show support. Among them was Granny Wong who showed up with a British flag and a small umbrella, a symbol of the pro-democracy movement which also signifies “support and solidarity” to each fellow protester.
At the end of the hearing and when police vehicle was seen leaving the Court, Granny Wong ran into the cordoned area by Police and shouted, “Hang in there, fellow protesters. Victory to democracy.”
The 47 defendants were accused of conspiring to commit subversion by taking part in LegCo primary elections last year. Only five have been released on bail so far, pending their next hearing in late May.
#Court #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
Hundreds Gather in Toronto in Solidarity with HK, Decries 7.21 Police Collusion with Triads
A flashmob of over 200 gathered in Toronto on Sunday July 18 ahead of the two-year anniversary of the 7.21 Yuen Long attack, when a group of white-clad gangsters attacked citizens in Yuen Long MTR Station. Attendees called for support of press freedom in Hong Kong, and protested against the Hong Kong Police's collusion with triads, as highlighted by the events of 7.21.
The event was organized by the groups Toronto Association for Democracy in China, and Torontonians Stand with Hong Kong. Many attendees held up apples and copies of Apple Daily; others held up large banners of lyrics for "Glory to Hong Kong".
Jane, a spokesperson for Torontonians Stand with Hong Kong, said that while Canadians enjoy democracy, rights, and freedom at home, the same are being stripped away from Hong Kong every minute. Hongkongers who now live as immigrants in Canada should make use of their special identity and speak up on behalf of Hong Kong. She also called for Canadians to boycott Chinese products, as well as the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Source: Sing Tao Canada #Jul18
https://www.singtao.ca/5074050/2021-07-19/post-shorten/&refer=toronto#.YPWKIMjjAGw.facebook
#Solidarity #Toronto #Canada #YNWA
A flashmob of over 200 gathered in Toronto on Sunday July 18 ahead of the two-year anniversary of the 7.21 Yuen Long attack, when a group of white-clad gangsters attacked citizens in Yuen Long MTR Station. Attendees called for support of press freedom in Hong Kong, and protested against the Hong Kong Police's collusion with triads, as highlighted by the events of 7.21.
The event was organized by the groups Toronto Association for Democracy in China, and Torontonians Stand with Hong Kong. Many attendees held up apples and copies of Apple Daily; others held up large banners of lyrics for "Glory to Hong Kong".
Jane, a spokesperson for Torontonians Stand with Hong Kong, said that while Canadians enjoy democracy, rights, and freedom at home, the same are being stripped away from Hong Kong every minute. Hongkongers who now live as immigrants in Canada should make use of their special identity and speak up on behalf of Hong Kong. She also called for Canadians to boycott Chinese products, as well as the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Source: Sing Tao Canada #Jul18
https://www.singtao.ca/5074050/2021-07-19/post-shorten/&refer=toronto#.YPWKIMjjAGw.facebook
#Solidarity #Toronto #Canada #YNWA
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多市逾200人集會 撐港人保新聞自由
多倫多支持中國民運會與多倫多人撐香港兩組織星期日舉行「7.21唔見人」快閃集會，聲援港人「保新聞自由，抗警黑勾結」，逾200名群眾在場高舉蘋果挺《蘋果日報》，手持《願榮光歸香港》歌詞標語撐在港抗爭者。