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Referendum Vote Counters Enter Tsz Wan Shan Poll Station; Vote Count Procedures to Begin Soon
21:07 | Tsz Wan Shan
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Referendum Vote Counters Enter Tsz Wan Shan Poll Station; Vote Count Procedures to Begin Soon
21:07 | Tsz Wan Shan
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Police Intimidation: Police Exert Pressure on Voting Citizens
Police force apparently have stepped up control outside voting centers, either patrolling on street or monitoring from police cars. In Prince Edward and Tsz Wan Shan, police officers were spotted taking photos of those entering and leaving the voting center from police vehicles.
Source: Apple Daily
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Police Intimidation: Police Exert Pressure on Voting Citizens
Police force apparently have stepped up control outside voting centers, either patrolling on street or monitoring from police cars. In Prince Edward and Tsz Wan Shan, police officers were spotted taking photos of those entering and leaving the voting center from police vehicles.
Source: Apple Daily
#June20 #Strike #Referendum
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Union representative announced opening of ballot boxes for vote counting.
21:46 | Tsz Wan Shan
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Union representative announced opening of ballot boxes for vote counting.
21:46 | Tsz Wan Shan
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Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre
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Reporter: Why are you coming to vote at this hour?
Voter: It is a last-minute decision as I initially thought I could not make it. I decided to come to vote to make my voice heard. People of my age have been so used to keeping quiet and swallowing our discontentment. But, this time, I want to let it out.
Reporter: The government issued two statements within 24 hours to announce their disapproval of this referendum. What’s your view on the government’s action?
Voter: It is my right to cast a vote. The Government cannot take this right from me.
Reporter: Details of the National Security Law have been announced earlier today. Did you feel being pressured and hesitated to come out and vote?
Voter: Yes, I do feel the pressure. But I hope more citizens can come out to show our disapproval and solidarity.
Reporter: Then, is the announcement on details of National Security Law a trigger for you to come and vote?
Voter: Not really. I have not read about the details announced today. To me, the law is problematic so it stays problematic be it with or without details.
Translations by: BeWaterHongKong
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Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre
Watch Video
Reporter: Why are you coming to vote at this hour?
Voter: It is a last-minute decision as I initially thought I could not make it. I decided to come to vote to make my voice heard. People of my age have been so used to keeping quiet and swallowing our discontentment. But, this time, I want to let it out.
Reporter: The government issued two statements within 24 hours to announce their disapproval of this referendum. What’s your view on the government’s action?
Voter: It is my right to cast a vote. The Government cannot take this right from me.
Reporter: Details of the National Security Law have been announced earlier today. Did you feel being pressured and hesitated to come out and vote?
Voter: Yes, I do feel the pressure. But I hope more citizens can come out to show our disapproval and solidarity.
Reporter: Then, is the announcement on details of National Security Law a trigger for you to come and vote?
Voter: Not really. I have not read about the details announced today. To me, the law is problematic so it stays problematic be it with or without details.
Translations by: BeWaterHongKong
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Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre
Reporter: Why are you coming to vote at this hour?
Voter: It is a last-minute decision as I initially thought I could not make it. I decided to come to vote to make my voice…
Interview with a female voter outside Tse Wan Shan voting centre
Reporter: Why are you coming to vote at this hour?
Voter: It is a last-minute decision as I initially thought I could not make it. I decided to come to vote to make my voice…
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Wrapup of Referendum (20 June 2020)
Amidst the intimidation from white terror, coupled with hard-handed police monitoring, an overall turnout of 52.7% was nonetheless achieved among 30 unions in the first referendum held on Saturday (June 20). The polling results were announced before midnight.
While a vast majority of 98% and 95.4% voted against the National Security Law and supporting their union to initiate a general strike respectively, only 20% of the unions (6) reached a decision to organise a general strike.
#Strike #June20 #Referendum
Wrapup of Referendum (20 June 2020)
Amidst the intimidation from white terror, coupled with hard-handed police monitoring, an overall turnout of 52.7% was nonetheless achieved among 30 unions in the first referendum held on Saturday (June 20). The polling results were announced before midnight.
While a vast majority of 98% and 95.4% voted against the National Security Law and supporting their union to initiate a general strike respectively, only 20% of the unions (6) reached a decision to organise a general strike.
#Strike #June20 #Referendum
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Union New Civil Servants encouraged by results of the referendum
Michael Ngan, chairman of Union for New Civil Servants, expressed frustration that many members from other unions, as well as himself, have been treated unfairly at work because of their political stance.
However, the fact that a lot of civil servants still came out and voted today despite measures by the government in an attempt to deter them, has made him realised that he needs to stand firm in his convictions and keep speaking out for them. He felt encouraged and promised that the union will keep providing a platform for workers to express their views. Further discussions need to be held to make plans for the next move.
Source: First Hand, Apple Daily
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Michael Ngan, chairman of Union for New Civil Servants, expressed frustration that many members from other unions, as well as himself, have been treated unfairly at work because of their political stance.
However, the fact that a lot of civil servants still came out and voted today despite measures by the government in an attempt to deter them, has made him realised that he needs to stand firm in his convictions and keep speaking out for them. He felt encouraged and promised that the union will keep providing a platform for workers to express their views. Further discussions need to be held to make plans for the next move.
Source: First Hand, Apple Daily
#Jun20 #Referendum #Firsthand
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Middle-aged man caught sneaking photos of student volunteers
At around midnight, a middle-aged man was caught by organising staff for taking close-up photos of the student volunteers in the polling center.
The organising staff insisted for him to show his phone and remove the pictures of those on the scene, although he claimed that the pictures were only shared with his friends.
Source: First Hand, RTHK, Apple Daily and Stand News.
#Jun20 #Referendum #FirstHand
At around midnight, a middle-aged man was caught by organising staff for taking close-up photos of the student volunteers in the polling center.
The organising staff insisted for him to show his phone and remove the pictures of those on the scene, although he claimed that the pictures were only shared with his friends.
Source: First Hand, RTHK, Apple Daily and Stand News.
#Jun20 #Referendum #FirstHand
Student Union Calls for Citizen's Support Against Threats
TIn response to the incident of a middle-aged man who was caught taking photos of student volunteers at polling center, a representative of the student union called for citizen's support to back them up against threats that they were encountering within the local community.
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TIn response to the incident of a middle-aged man who was caught taking photos of student volunteers at polling center, a representative of the student union called for citizen's support to back them up against threats that they were encountering within the local community.
#firsthand #Jun20 #referendum
Police Presence Disturbs Unions' Work at Kiosks
Representative of Hong Kong White Collar (Administration & Clerical) Connect Union condemned government pressure and police obstructions encountered in past two weeks when the group set up street kiosk to promote this referendum.
According to the representative large groups of police officers would often be seen around their kiosk, stop them from sharing information to passersby using such intimidation tactics.
#firsthand #Jun20 #Referendum
Representative of Hong Kong White Collar (Administration & Clerical) Connect Union condemned government pressure and police obstructions encountered in past two weeks when the group set up street kiosk to promote this referendum.
According to the representative large groups of police officers would often be seen around their kiosk, stop them from sharing information to passersby using such intimidation tactics.
#firsthand #Jun20 #Referendum
#HongKongProtests #Students
Students Organize Joint-School 'Sing With You' Event
On June 19, students from multiple schools held a “Sing with you” event at APM Kwun Tong.
Around 100 citizens gathered at the mall to sing “Glory to Hong Kong”, and chanted slogans like “Hong Kong Independence”, “Never give up”, “Release the protesters and give us freedom”.
Some students encouraged the public to join the referendum for the strike on 20 Jun. Before the activity started, around 30 riot police and 7 police cars stood by nearby, and some officers stopped and searched citizens at APM exits.
Source: InMedia https://bit.ly/2UUHjkA
#Jun19 #strike #referendum #SingWithYou
Students Organize Joint-School 'Sing With You' Event
On June 19, students from multiple schools held a “Sing with you” event at APM Kwun Tong.
Around 100 citizens gathered at the mall to sing “Glory to Hong Kong”, and chanted slogans like “Hong Kong Independence”, “Never give up”, “Release the protesters and give us freedom”.
Some students encouraged the public to join the referendum for the strike on 20 Jun. Before the activity started, around 30 riot police and 7 police cars stood by nearby, and some officers stopped and searched citizens at APM exits.
Source: InMedia https://bit.ly/2UUHjkA
#Jun19 #strike #referendum #SingWithYou