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Citizens show support outside of Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre as detainees marked the 100th day of hunger strike

6 October marked the 100th day of hunger strike by a group of detainees at Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre over their detention.

Numbers of councillors, citizens, and South Asians gathered in front of the Centre to show support. Candles were lighted and slogans were chanted. Detainees inside the Centre chanted back, waved with hands and towels.

LegCo member Shiu Ka-chun hoped that, through the gathering, they can show support to the detainees, and also thank them for showing Hong Kong the power of persisting when Hong Kongers are lost and anxious.

Source: Apple Daily #Oct7
#BottleShiu
#PoliceState
Victim of #PoliceBrutality: Homeless Vietnamese Hangs Himself to Death in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong's Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre, an immate was, according to the Correctional Services Department, found dead “hanging himself with a pair of long pants”.

The deceased was called Le Van Muoi, a homeless Vietnamese who had been ferociously assaulted by 9 policemen in February this year in Tung Chau Street Park. The police also destroyed all his belongings.

Responding to media's inquiry, the Hong Kong Police Force admitted that the 9 police officers who were involved have not been prosecuted so far. They were suspended and further investigation was pending.

The Force refused to disclose whether the 9 officers are fully paid during the suspension period.

Concerning the said 9 police officers, the police force said they are awaiting legal advice from the Department of Justice.

Pro-democracy lawmaker and social workrr Shiu Ka-chun has previously requested for the footage of the surveillance cameras situated at Tung Chau Street on the day when Muoi was assaulted by 9 police officers. The Police Force, however, ordered the Leisure and Cultural Services Department not to release the footage, citing that “it is likely to undermine the investigation of the case and possible future trial proceedings.”

Source: Stand News #Oct16

#HumanitarianCrisis #Injustice #AsiasFinest #Homeless #LeVanMuoi #HumanRights #BottleShiu
#PoliceState #AsiasFinest
HK Police Impersonate Social Workers when Visiting Imprisoned Protesters, Former Legislator Says

Former legislator Shiu Ka-chun told reporters that Pun Ho-Chiu, an imprisoned protester, had prison visits from two men who initially claimed themselves “social workers”. When Poon later asked them to clarify their identities, the visitors admitted that they came from the Police Force .

Shiu Ka-chun pointed out that it is illegal for non-registered social workers to use the official title “social worker”. He urged both the Correctional Services and the Police Force to provide an explanation.

Pun Ho-Chiu, 31, nicknamed “The Painter,” took part in a demonstration outside the Wan Chai police headquarters last June, one of dozens of mass protests against the planned extradition bill. In late November, Poon was convicted of property damage and unauthorised assembly, and sentenced to 21 months in jail.

Source: Stand News #Dec11

https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/邵家臻-兩警務處人員探訪在囚-畫家-卻自稱社工-質疑違法促懲教署澄清/

#BottleShiu #Painter #SocialWorker #CorrectionalServices
#Solidarity #HongKongProtest
Hong Kong Former Lawmaker Runs “Wall-fare” Office Next to Detention Center to Supporting Protesters and Families

After his resignation as the representative of the social welfare sector in the city's legislature, Bottle Shiu Ka-Chun focuses on improving prisoners’ rights and rented an office for a newly established organisation, “Wall-fare”, in a commercial building next to the Lai Chi Kok Reception Center.

On top of supporting people in jail, he also supports pro-democracy protestors and their families. His long-term goal is to develop a resources center for prisoners.

Shiu picked the location as he hopes families of protestors can make contact quickly and directly. He has disclosed to the landlord that this office's functions are to provide services for neighbourhood, offer emotional support, serve as a venue for client meetings and group discussions.

“Wall-fare” has two part-time staff sorting and handing letters from the event called “Writing with You”. Almost a year since 24 Jan 2020, they handled more than 6,000 letters received via the “Writing with You” initiative. Shiu fully understands how essential letters are to people in jail. “As prisoners, they can only wait for letters anxiously,” he said.

Source: InMedia #Dec26
https://bit.ly/38EovMs

#Wallfare #BottleShiu #SocialWorker #InmatesRights
#Hongkongers Deliver Flowers to #Mothers of Jailed Pro-democracy Protestors

"#Wallfare", a support group for political prisoners launched by former legislator #BottleShiu, delivered flowers to 140 mothers of imprisoned protestors in Hong Kong.

The group said since last Friday, 22 volunteers have sent to the mothers flowers and presents, including fruit tea, stress-reliving essential oils and supermarket coupons.

Social workers were also stationed should any of them need emotional support or just a chat.

“We wish all mothers a happy mother’s day, except 'that one' Hongkongers hate the most.”

Source: Stand News #May9

https://bit.ly/3eBh50N
#PoliticalSuppression
Support Group for Hong Kong's Pro-democracy Political Prisoners Faces Disbandment

#WallFare is a prisoner support group initiated by former pro-democracy lawmaker and social worker Shiu Ka-chun (#BottleShiu).

The group is known for providing support for detained and jailed pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong and their families. The group has helped families purchase prison-approved supply for inmates, coordinated letter-writing schemes to help inmates communicate with the outside world, and offering counselling services for families.

The group has come under pressure from Hong Kong authorities, with Secretary for Security #ChrisTang accusing (without naming) organizations for recruiting prisoners to develop influence among inmates and endanger national security while incarcerated.

Shiu, who started the support group 9 months ago, said on September 14, 2021 that the group would be disbanded and that he would release a statement soon. "The most important for Hongkongers is to stay alive," he said.

Source: RTHK; Stand News; InMedia; Commercial Radio; Wall-Fare #Sept14

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https://www.facebook.com/110620427293577/posts/457534862602130/

#PoliticalPrisoner #InmateSupport #WriteWithYou #LetterWriting
Hong Kong's Secretary Chief Accuses Pro-democracy Groups for "Spreading hatred for HK and Beijing Governments" in Prisons with Chocolate

On September 7, 2021, Hong Kong SAR Government's Secretary for Security, Chris Tang Ping-Keung, accused pro-democracy groups of "threatening national security" in the prisons of Hong Kong.

Tang said, "Somebody creates privilege with prison supplies, including chocolate, and solicits followers in prison, as a result to spread hatred for the Hong Kong and the Central Governments, threatening national security".

Tang also named 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund for sending letters to people in prison, calling them to keep up protesting.

Social worker and former legislator Bottle Shiu Ka-Chun, the founder of a prisoner rights organisation #Wallfare, spoke to InmediaHK. Shiu said that ordinary people can hardly understand Tang's jumpy logic. He emphasised that the so-called "followers" cannot be solicited with those childish method.

"Or you can give 2 packs of chocolate to the prison and ask for an immediate follow. Then, there is no point doing national security education to have a peaceful world," Shiu remarked.

Pro-Beijing newspaper agencies called the prison in Hong Kong as "a place for Anti-China and Anti-HK". Tang also used the exact same phrase. Shiu disagreed and said, "They [pro-democracy protesters] have already lost their freedom and are all arrested. They live according to your will everyday. How are they still messing up Hong Kong?"

[Editor's Notes: Wall-fare, a concern group supporting pro-democracy protesters, announced its disbandment on September 14, 2021 due to the "pressure" faced by the founder and the volunteers.]

Source: InMedia #Sept7
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/31046

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