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Hong Kong Students Set Up Street Booth on Boxing Day, Calling for Concern for Jailed Pro-democracy Protesters
#StudentPoliticism set up a street booth in Mong Kok on the late afternoon of December 26, 2020, calling for HongKongers' continued concern for protesters in prison. They hope that citizens don't forget the ones who are spending the Christmas season inside the cold prison walls, and to also express blessings to them with written letters.
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Hong Kong Students Set Up Street Booth on Boxing Day, Calling for Concern for Jailed Pro-democracy Protesters
#StudentPoliticism set up a street booth in Mong Kok on the late afternoon of December 26, 2020, calling for HongKongers' continued concern for protesters in prison. They hope that citizens don't forget the ones who are spending the Christmas season inside the cold prison walls, and to also express blessings to them with written letters.
#BoxingDay2020 #HongKong
#Save12
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
79 years ago, Hong Kong under British Adminstration surrendered to the invading Japanese Army on Christmas Day, 1941, after weeks of fierce battles across the British colony.
The day has since been known as "Black Christmas" in Hong Kong history.
This year, Consul General Aleksander Dańda and Vice-Consul Dominik Jakuszko of the Polish Consulate General in Hong Kong paid a visit to the Stanley Military Cemetery and Sai Wan War Cemetery, to commemorate the Polish soldiers who gave their lives to defend Hong Kong.
See photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27578
In a Facebook post, the Consulate General described Polish volunteers fighting alongside the HK Volunteer Defense Corps during the Battle of Hong Kong. The defending troops consisted of soldiers from Britain, India, Canada, ethnic Chinese and Hong Kong locals, as well as Portugal and a number of Eurasian countries.
The Stanley Military Cemetery is one of the oldest military cemeteries in Hong Kong, dating back to the early days of its colonial history in the 19th century, and served as burial grounds of British troops and their families.
The Sai Wan War Cemetery was established for British Commonwealth troops, commercial ship crews, as well as soldiers and civilians who died in battle or as prisoners of war.
Source: Stand News #Dec26
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3757698324315760/
See also:
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hong Kong
https://www.facebook.com/115888726479046/posts/468290241238891/
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
79 years ago, Hong Kong under British Adminstration surrendered to the invading Japanese Army on Christmas Day, 1941, after weeks of fierce battles across the British colony.
The day has since been known as "Black Christmas" in Hong Kong history.
This year, Consul General Aleksander Dańda and Vice-Consul Dominik Jakuszko of the Polish Consulate General in Hong Kong paid a visit to the Stanley Military Cemetery and Sai Wan War Cemetery, to commemorate the Polish soldiers who gave their lives to defend Hong Kong.
See photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/27578
In a Facebook post, the Consulate General described Polish volunteers fighting alongside the HK Volunteer Defense Corps during the Battle of Hong Kong. The defending troops consisted of soldiers from Britain, India, Canada, ethnic Chinese and Hong Kong locals, as well as Portugal and a number of Eurasian countries.
The Stanley Military Cemetery is one of the oldest military cemeteries in Hong Kong, dating back to the early days of its colonial history in the 19th century, and served as burial grounds of British troops and their families.
The Sai Wan War Cemetery was established for British Commonwealth troops, commercial ship crews, as well as soldiers and civilians who died in battle or as prisoners of war.
Source: Stand News #Dec26
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3757698324315760/
See also:
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hong Kong
https://www.facebook.com/115888726479046/posts/468290241238891/
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Polish Consulate General in HK Commemorates Fallen Soldiers of "Black Christmas" in the 1941 Battle of Hong Kong
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Detainees On Hunger Strike for 178 Days to Protest Against the HK Authorities' Inhumane Treatment
In Hong Kong, ever since June 2020, the detainees at the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre (#CIC) have been going on hinger strike, protesting the Center’s inhumane treatment, arbitrary detention, poor hygienic condition and failure to provide suitable medical treatment.
The Centre run by the Hong Kong government detains those subject to deportation.
According to the CIC Concern group, on Dec 23, 2020 the court rejected to grant a writ of Habeas Corpus to a 41-year-old Pakistani detainee Ahmed Sani Salman who has entered the 178th day of his hunger strike.
In an open letter, Salman revealed that he has already lost 31kg of hisbody weight, leading to heart disease, organ failure and muscle problems.
The concern group on Dec 26, 2020 said the three remaining hunger strikers have started take in food after they decided to file an appeal to the court.
Still, because of their depleting health they will need to stay in the ward for a week before returning to the regular cells.
At first, there were 28 detainees taking part in the hunger strike, but many had to stop because of poor health.
Among the last three, Shah apologized, “178 days is really too long. I am sorry that we have to stop, but please continue to support is.”
The CIC Concern Group supports the decision, saying they are still on the road to fight for freedom, and urging more public awareness and support.
Source: Stand News #Dec26
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Detainees On Hunger Strike for 178 Days to Protest Against the HK Authorities' Inhumane Treatment
In Hong Kong, ever since June 2020, the detainees at the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre (#CIC) have been going on hinger strike, protesting the Center’s inhumane treatment, arbitrary detention, poor hygienic condition and failure to provide suitable medical treatment.
The Centre run by the Hong Kong government detains those subject to deportation.
According to the CIC Concern group, on Dec 23, 2020 the court rejected to grant a writ of Habeas Corpus to a 41-year-old Pakistani detainee Ahmed Sani Salman who has entered the 178th day of his hunger strike.
In an open letter, Salman revealed that he has already lost 31kg of hisbody weight, leading to heart disease, organ failure and muscle problems.
The concern group on Dec 26, 2020 said the three remaining hunger strikers have started take in food after they decided to file an appeal to the court.
Still, because of their depleting health they will need to stay in the ward for a week before returning to the regular cells.
At first, there were 28 detainees taking part in the hunger strike, but many had to stop because of poor health.
Among the last three, Shah apologized, “178 days is really too long. I am sorry that we have to stop, but please continue to support is.”
The CIC Concern Group supports the decision, saying they are still on the road to fight for freedom, and urging more public awareness and support.
Source: Stand News #Dec26
#BoxingDay2020 #HungerStrike