#Education #University
#CUHK cuts ties with student union
The university issued an unprecedently strong statement in the evening, stating that "The Student Union Executive Committee members have made false allegations against the University and exploited the campus for their political propaganda, which ran counter to the mission of CUHK and brought the University into disrepute. "
A spokesman stressed the election platform of #Syzygia, which won the leadership election a day ago on February 24, 2021, does not represent the position of the university, reminding them that their comments on #NationalSecurity may be in violation of the law.
The university said it will also stop collecting student union fees on its behalf and require the student body to register as an independent society to assume its own legal responsibility. Members will also be suspended from their ex-officio positions in all university committees.
#Oppression
Source: Stand News, RTHK; #Feb25
https://bit.ly/3kn9oMY
#CUHK cuts ties with student union
The university issued an unprecedently strong statement in the evening, stating that "The Student Union Executive Committee members have made false allegations against the University and exploited the campus for their political propaganda, which ran counter to the mission of CUHK and brought the University into disrepute. "
A spokesman stressed the election platform of #Syzygia, which won the leadership election a day ago on February 24, 2021, does not represent the position of the university, reminding them that their comments on #NationalSecurity may be in violation of the law.
The university said it will also stop collecting student union fees on its behalf and require the student body to register as an independent society to assume its own legal responsibility. Members will also be suspended from their ex-officio positions in all university committees.
#Oppression
Source: Stand News, RTHK; #Feb25
https://bit.ly/3kn9oMY
#NeverGiveUp #YNWA
To those with #conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark
People always say the university is a miniature society; and even at the university, a free and fair election is impossible in Hong Kong.
On Feb 25, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) accused the newly elected students' union #Syzygia of potentially breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and cut tie with the student body.
Around midnight, the students told the press, their supporters, and fellow Hongkongers that they would uphold their stance as much as they can. They even apologize for not being able to carry out fully what they have promised owing to the University's oppression.
To all those with conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark to brighten our nights.
Photos: #FirstHand #Feb25
#University #PoliticalOppression #StudentUnion
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Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28771
To those with #conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark
People always say the university is a miniature society; and even at the university, a free and fair election is impossible in Hong Kong.
On Feb 25, 2021, the management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (#CUHK) accused the newly elected students' union #Syzygia of potentially breaching the #NationalSecurityLaw and cut tie with the student body.
Around midnight, the students told the press, their supporters, and fellow Hongkongers that they would uphold their stance as much as they can. They even apologize for not being able to carry out fully what they have promised owing to the University's oppression.
To all those with conscience, thank you for glowing in the dark to brighten our nights.
Photos: #FirstHand #Feb25
#University #PoliticalOppression #StudentUnion
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Read more:
Despite Oppression, #CUHK #StudentsUnion vows to speak up for their belief
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28771
#University #PoliticalOppression
#CUHK newly elected student union collectively resigns due to harassment and death threats
The newly elected student union “#Syzygia" of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) announced their collective resignation on March 1, 2021.
After they won the election, the University management had immediately cut ties with them. The resignation was due to the legal intimidation and death threats faced by the elected members and their families.
In recent weeks, these student leaders have become the target of the university’s authorities, which released two heavily-worded statements in Feb 2021 condemning the cabinet, for their “possibly unlawful remarks” to media and “political propaganda.”
Issac Lam Yiu-hei, president of the elected student union said cabinet members had felt “increasing political pressure from the university,” which had threatened to “disavow” all student associations if Syzygia refused to withdraw from the election.
Source: Apple Daily, #Mar1
https://bit.ly/3uFXTVC
#WhiteTerror #Censorship #UniversityManagenent
#CUHK newly elected student union collectively resigns due to harassment and death threats
The newly elected student union “#Syzygia" of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) announced their collective resignation on March 1, 2021.
After they won the election, the University management had immediately cut ties with them. The resignation was due to the legal intimidation and death threats faced by the elected members and their families.
In recent weeks, these student leaders have become the target of the university’s authorities, which released two heavily-worded statements in Feb 2021 condemning the cabinet, for their “possibly unlawful remarks” to media and “political propaganda.”
Issac Lam Yiu-hei, president of the elected student union said cabinet members had felt “increasing political pressure from the university,” which had threatened to “disavow” all student associations if Syzygia refused to withdraw from the election.
Source: Apple Daily, #Mar1
https://bit.ly/3uFXTVC
#WhiteTerror #Censorship #UniversityManagenent