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District Councilor: LegCo election in September could be the last time Hongkongers could choose desired candidates on free will
On June 19, Jannelle Leung, Kwun Tong District Councilor showed her support for Joshua Wong. She pointed out that the National Security Law will further strip away democracy and freedom that Hong Kong people deserve, affecting all walks of life in Hong Kong, from students and teachers to social workers. She stressed that this primary election could very well be the very last election where Hongkongers can choose desired candidates based on free will.
#legco #nationalsecuritylaw #elections
District Councilor: LegCo election in September could be the last time Hongkongers could choose desired candidates on free will
On June 19, Jannelle Leung, Kwun Tong District Councilor showed her support for Joshua Wong. She pointed out that the National Security Law will further strip away democracy and freedom that Hong Kong people deserve, affecting all walks of life in Hong Kong, from students and teachers to social workers. She stressed that this primary election could very well be the very last election where Hongkongers can choose desired candidates based on free will.
#legco #nationalsecuritylaw #elections
#FirstHand #Jun19
Demosisto activist Joshua Wong to join the pro-democracy camp’s primary for the Legislative Council election
Jannelle Leung, Kwun Tong District Councilor, showed her support on June 19.
#JoshuaWong #Demosisto #JannelleLeung
Demosisto activist Joshua Wong to join the pro-democracy camp’s primary for the Legislative Council election
Jannelle Leung, Kwun Tong District Councilor, showed her support on June 19.
#JoshuaWong #Demosisto #JannelleLeung
#LegCoPrimary
Former Stand News Journalist: I took off my press pass to become part of the resistance
Ho Kwai-nam, former journalist at Stand News, will run for the pro-democracy camp's primary. She was known for her reportage on July 1, 2019 interviewing the remaining protesters in the Legislative Council and on July 21, 2019 during the Triad attack in Yuen Long (where she was assaulted).
Ho said, "I took off my press pass, in a hope to become part of the resistance. I want to walk with Hongkongers and face our future together. It is like July 1 when the protesters rushed back to the Legislative Council to get their brothers and sisters out."
Source: CNews #Jun19
#StandNews #HoKwaiNam
Former Stand News Journalist: I took off my press pass to become part of the resistance
Ho Kwai-nam, former journalist at Stand News, will run for the pro-democracy camp's primary. She was known for her reportage on July 1, 2019 interviewing the remaining protesters in the Legislative Council and on July 21, 2019 during the Triad attack in Yuen Long (where she was assaulted).
Ho said, "I took off my press pass, in a hope to become part of the resistance. I want to walk with Hongkongers and face our future together. It is like July 1 when the protesters rushed back to the Legislative Council to get their brothers and sisters out."
Source: CNews #Jun19
#StandNews #HoKwaiNam
#OneCountryTwoSystems
Concerns over the broad coverage of the National Security Law,
Hong Kong Law Professor: The idea that "national security should overrules everything" will only result in tyranny
A three-day meeting was held by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in Beijing last week, with details of the National Security Law draft being discussed during the meeting.
According to China state media Xinhua News Agency, the definition and the criminal responsibility of secession, subversion of state power, terrorist activities, collusion with foreign or abroad forces to endanger national security were discussed. Moreover, the wordings in one of the four criminal offences described by the Xinhua Agency has been changed from "foreign or abroad forces to intervene in affairs in HKSAR" to "collusion with foreign or abroad forces to endanger national security"; which some interpreted the amendment as a target to local individuals and organisations.
The Xinhua Agency also indicated that drafting the law itself is an important process that affirms the Committee's hope and need to pass the Law.
In an interview, Johannes Chan, Chair Professor of Law at the University of Hong Kong, said in the details of the draft announced, "collusion with foreign or abroad forces to endanger national security" includes inciting, conspiring, convincing, or even unilaterally planning of criminal activities. With the Chinese government vesting the power of interpretation, Chan worried that the definition of criminal offences can become arbitrary, and might vary from time to time. He also expressed concern that the promise of "one country two systems" and Hongkongers' protection under the Basic Law are no longer valid since the new Law overrides the Basic Law, and charged Hongkongers can be sent to the mainland for trials.
Chan also emphasized that protecting national security does not justify random accusations and sentencing or even executing without going through trials. The idea that "national security should overrules everything" is an misleading concept, and will only result in tyranny.
Source: Now News; Commercial Radio #Jun19
#NationalSecurityLaw #CCP #EvilLaw #Authoritarianism #Tyranny #JohannesChan
Concerns over the broad coverage of the National Security Law,
Hong Kong Law Professor: The idea that "national security should overrules everything" will only result in tyranny
A three-day meeting was held by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in Beijing last week, with details of the National Security Law draft being discussed during the meeting.
According to China state media Xinhua News Agency, the definition and the criminal responsibility of secession, subversion of state power, terrorist activities, collusion with foreign or abroad forces to endanger national security were discussed. Moreover, the wordings in one of the four criminal offences described by the Xinhua Agency has been changed from "foreign or abroad forces to intervene in affairs in HKSAR" to "collusion with foreign or abroad forces to endanger national security"; which some interpreted the amendment as a target to local individuals and organisations.
The Xinhua Agency also indicated that drafting the law itself is an important process that affirms the Committee's hope and need to pass the Law.
In an interview, Johannes Chan, Chair Professor of Law at the University of Hong Kong, said in the details of the draft announced, "collusion with foreign or abroad forces to endanger national security" includes inciting, conspiring, convincing, or even unilaterally planning of criminal activities. With the Chinese government vesting the power of interpretation, Chan worried that the definition of criminal offences can become arbitrary, and might vary from time to time. He also expressed concern that the promise of "one country two systems" and Hongkongers' protection under the Basic Law are no longer valid since the new Law overrides the Basic Law, and charged Hongkongers can be sent to the mainland for trials.
Chan also emphasized that protecting national security does not justify random accusations and sentencing or even executing without going through trials. The idea that "national security should overrules everything" is an misleading concept, and will only result in tyranny.
Source: Now News; Commercial Radio #Jun19
#NationalSecurityLaw #CCP #EvilLaw #Authoritarianism #Tyranny #JohannesChan
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#Headliner Farewell Its Audience
31-year-old RTHK news satire programme Headliner aired its last episode on 19 June 2020 after attacked by the pro-Beijing camp.
Host Ng Chi-sum, Tsang Chi-ho and Law Kai-sun had a 'farewell' broadcast on social media wearing their famous costumes. In the final part, RTHK staff offered them a bouquet. The hosts waved goodbye to the audience. Tsang joked that it was like the pro-democracy lawmakers waving goodbye in front of the LegCo in 1997. He suggested that they should say, “we will be back” while Law laughed and said, “we will be back…to the canteen!”
Ng and Tsang expected it to be the last episode for Headliner. Tsang felt honoured to be part of this 31-year journey, witnessing the change in media culture in Hong Kong. Ng was also proud to have joined since 2007.
"Headliner is like a tiny stone in a storm,” Ng added, "Headliner has been washed away and the storm is on its way, and now its time for Hong Kong media to get ready for this storm."
Source: Stand News #Jun19
31-year-old RTHK news satire programme Headliner aired its last episode on 19 June 2020 after attacked by the pro-Beijing camp.
Host Ng Chi-sum, Tsang Chi-ho and Law Kai-sun had a 'farewell' broadcast on social media wearing their famous costumes. In the final part, RTHK staff offered them a bouquet. The hosts waved goodbye to the audience. Tsang joked that it was like the pro-democracy lawmakers waving goodbye in front of the LegCo in 1997. He suggested that they should say, “we will be back” while Law laughed and said, “we will be back…to the canteen!”
Ng and Tsang expected it to be the last episode for Headliner. Tsang felt honoured to be part of this 31-year journey, witnessing the change in media culture in Hong Kong. Ng was also proud to have joined since 2007.
"Headliner is like a tiny stone in a storm,” Ng added, "Headliner has been washed away and the storm is on its way, and now its time for Hong Kong media to get ready for this storm."
Source: Stand News #Jun19
#Education #WhiteTerror
Hong Kong Government urges a report on Ying Wah College students’ call for Hong Kong independence
Several Ying Wah College (YWC) students commemorated the passing of "Mr. Yellow Raincoat Man" Leung Ling-kit, and chanted slogans like “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times”, and “Hong Kong independence”.
The school later stated that it did not support such actions because of political neutrality. It also opposed any statement related to Hong Kong independence. The Education Bureau urged the school to follow up on this issue and submit a report.
Principal Allan Cheng resigned after the incident.
Source: Stand News
#Jun19 #YWC #Censorship
Hong Kong Government urges a report on Ying Wah College students’ call for Hong Kong independence
Several Ying Wah College (YWC) students commemorated the passing of "Mr. Yellow Raincoat Man" Leung Ling-kit, and chanted slogans like “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times”, and “Hong Kong independence”.
The school later stated that it did not support such actions because of political neutrality. It also opposed any statement related to Hong Kong independence. The Education Bureau urged the school to follow up on this issue and submit a report.
Principal Allan Cheng resigned after the incident.
Source: Stand News
#Jun19 #YWC #Censorship
#Court
Cleaner Gestures "Five Demands Not One Less" After Sentenced to 160 hours of Community Service Orders
A cleaner was charged with obstructing police officers during the police-citizen conflict on 5 August 2019. He was accused of spreading his arms to stop an officer from arresting a teenager who was chanting slogans.
Magistrate Wong Kwok-fai suggested this was a serious offence, but the Community Service Orders is severe as well, with the defendant sentenced to 160 hours of community service.
The defendant’s counsel pointed out that the defendant was willing to cooperate, and as a grass-root, it will be punishing the defendant by his contribution to society without pay.
After being released, the defendant, Ho, thanked the citizens who went to support him. He raised the 5+1 hand gesture to show his support for the pro-democracy "five demands", and encouraged the public to never give up.
Case number: KCCC2077/2019
Source: In Media #Jun19 #CSO #Cleaner
Cleaner Gestures "Five Demands Not One Less" After Sentenced to 160 hours of Community Service Orders
A cleaner was charged with obstructing police officers during the police-citizen conflict on 5 August 2019. He was accused of spreading his arms to stop an officer from arresting a teenager who was chanting slogans.
Magistrate Wong Kwok-fai suggested this was a serious offence, but the Community Service Orders is severe as well, with the defendant sentenced to 160 hours of community service.
The defendant’s counsel pointed out that the defendant was willing to cooperate, and as a grass-root, it will be punishing the defendant by his contribution to society without pay.
After being released, the defendant, Ho, thanked the citizens who went to support him. He raised the 5+1 hand gesture to show his support for the pro-democracy "five demands", and encouraged the public to never give up.
Case number: KCCC2077/2019
Source: In Media #Jun19 #CSO #Cleaner
#Education #WhiteTerror #Censorship
Education Bureau: Students should not participate in political activities while wearing school uniform
Students in Hong Kong held a “Sing with you” activity in the shopping mall APM on 19 June, 2020. The Education Bureau urged students to "treasure their time and avoid any dangerous or illegal activities".
It was stated that students "should not participate in school boycotts, slogan chantings and human chain activities". The Bureau pointed out that if students joined these activities while wearing school uniform, it may cause misunderstandings about the political stance of the school. Relevants schools were contacted to follow up such incidents.
Source: Stand News #Jun19 #EDB #HongKongStudents
Education Bureau: Students should not participate in political activities while wearing school uniform
Students in Hong Kong held a “Sing with you” activity in the shopping mall APM on 19 June, 2020. The Education Bureau urged students to "treasure their time and avoid any dangerous or illegal activities".
It was stated that students "should not participate in school boycotts, slogan chantings and human chain activities". The Bureau pointed out that if students joined these activities while wearing school uniform, it may cause misunderstandings about the political stance of the school. Relevants schools were contacted to follow up such incidents.
Source: Stand News #Jun19 #EDB #HongKongStudents
#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
Red lines must be drawn more clearly to reaffirm press freedom in Hong Kong
Life in Hong Kong under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law is not quite a year old. But it has reached a watershed with the national security raids on Apple Daily’s office and the arrests of its executives. The most frequently cited cornerstone of Hong Kong’s success is “the rule of law”.
Another value often coupled with it is “a free flow of information”. So fundamental is this to the city’s way of life that it is safeguarded in the Basic Law, Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, with guarantees of freedom of speech, of the press and of publication.
Source: SCMP #Jun19
https://t.co/iIbjJs7KSp
#RedLine #Beijing #NationalSecurityLaw #Press #Freedom #HongKong
Life in Hong Kong under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law is not quite a year old. But it has reached a watershed with the national security raids on Apple Daily’s office and the arrests of its executives. The most frequently cited cornerstone of Hong Kong’s success is “the rule of law”.
Another value often coupled with it is “a free flow of information”. So fundamental is this to the city’s way of life that it is safeguarded in the Basic Law, Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, with guarantees of freedom of speech, of the press and of publication.
Source: SCMP #Jun19
https://t.co/iIbjJs7KSp
#RedLine #Beijing #NationalSecurityLaw #Press #Freedom #HongKong
#SelfCensorship #Water
Supermarket in HK Suspected of Self-censorship After Removing Products Praising “Hong Kong is So Beautiful”
Source: Apple News #Jun19
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Supermarket in HK Suspected of Self-censorship After Removing Products Praising “Hong Kong is So Beautiful”
Source: Apple News #Jun19
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Supermarket in HK Suspected of Self-censorship After Removing Products Praising “Hong Kong is Beautiful”
Photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30257
Watsons water has rolled out a series of new designs at the beginning of June 2021. The new designs are bases on Hong Kong scenaries including photos of the well-known Lion Rock and the night view of Pearl Harbour that were taken by international award-winning photographer.
The taglines on this design include “Hong Kong is so beautiful”, “This is our root no matter where we are”, “There is something called perseverance”.
Hpwever, on June 18, 2021, #PARKnSHOP, a supermarket chain in Hong Kong, has reportedly removed all products containing the new design from all stores all of a sudden.
It was not clear whether they were removed because of a product recall or due to self-censorship as those slogans were sometimes used during pro-democracy activities.
According to the spokesperson of Watsons, the new designs were one of the themes in the company’s eco-friendly promotion this year to encourage the love of the earth and natural environment. No explanation was provided as to the reason and the exact quantity of the products being removed.
Source: Apple News #Jun19
#LoveHongKong #LionRock #WatsonWater #Photography #Design
Supermarket in HK Suspected of Self-censorship After Removing Products Praising “Hong Kong is Beautiful”
Photo: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30257
Watsons water has rolled out a series of new designs at the beginning of June 2021. The new designs are bases on Hong Kong scenaries including photos of the well-known Lion Rock and the night view of Pearl Harbour that were taken by international award-winning photographer.
The taglines on this design include “Hong Kong is so beautiful”, “This is our root no matter where we are”, “There is something called perseverance”.
Hpwever, on June 18, 2021, #PARKnSHOP, a supermarket chain in Hong Kong, has reportedly removed all products containing the new design from all stores all of a sudden.
It was not clear whether they were removed because of a product recall or due to self-censorship as those slogans were sometimes used during pro-democracy activities.
According to the spokesperson of Watsons, the new designs were one of the themes in the company’s eco-friendly promotion this year to encourage the love of the earth and natural environment. No explanation was provided as to the reason and the exact quantity of the products being removed.
Source: Apple News #Jun19
#LoveHongKong #LionRock #WatsonWater #Photography #Design
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Supermarket in HK Suspected of Self-censorship After Removing Products Praising “Hong Kong is So Beautiful”
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The UN Human Rights Council meeting will be held next Monday, 60 members of Congress around the world jointly signed the urge Xinjiang genocide
Source: Stand News #Jun19
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The UN Human Rights Council meeting will be held next Monday, 60 members of Congress around the world jointly signed the urge Xinjiang genocide
The 47th UN Human Rights Council meeting will be held next Monday, the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance in China indicated on Friday, there are over 60 members of Congress from 17 countries or regions wrote to Nazhat Shameem Khan, the President of the UN Human Rights Council (18June). As well as Foreign Ministers of Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, they urged to the UN for establishing a commission of inquiry and investigating the allegations of Xinjiang China genocide and crimes against humanity.
The co-signed letter was coordinated by the “Traditional Parliamentary Union on China Policy”, the co-signers are included 60 congressmen from Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Japan, and Europe. The letter stated, as members of the United Nations Human Rights Council, countries request foreign ministers to support the establishment of independent investigation committees and investigate Xinjiang’s violations of human rights of Uyghurs and other minorities, including allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity. Besides, the investigation commission also has the responsibility to identify the persons involved and hold them accountable. In addition, the committee should make recommendations to end the Chinese government’s violation of human rights in Xinjiang, and report to the UN Human Rights Council on a regular basis.
Source: Stand News #Jun19
https://bit.ly/2V2Ob2d
#UnitedNations #HumanRights #Genocide #Uyghurs #Xinjiang #China #Australia #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #Humanity
The 47th UN Human Rights Council meeting will be held next Monday, the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance in China indicated on Friday, there are over 60 members of Congress from 17 countries or regions wrote to Nazhat Shameem Khan, the President of the UN Human Rights Council (18June). As well as Foreign Ministers of Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, they urged to the UN for establishing a commission of inquiry and investigating the allegations of Xinjiang China genocide and crimes against humanity.
The co-signed letter was coordinated by the “Traditional Parliamentary Union on China Policy”, the co-signers are included 60 congressmen from Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Japan, and Europe. The letter stated, as members of the United Nations Human Rights Council, countries request foreign ministers to support the establishment of independent investigation committees and investigate Xinjiang’s violations of human rights of Uyghurs and other minorities, including allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity. Besides, the investigation commission also has the responsibility to identify the persons involved and hold them accountable. In addition, the committee should make recommendations to end the Chinese government’s violation of human rights in Xinjiang, and report to the UN Human Rights Council on a regular basis.
Source: Stand News #Jun19
https://bit.ly/2V2Ob2d
#UnitedNations #HumanRights #Genocide #Uyghurs #Xinjiang #China #Australia #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #Humanity
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Canadian Parliament Passes First Reading of Taiwan-Relations Bill to Strengthen Ties
Source: Stand News #Jun19
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Canadian Parliament Passes First Reading of Taiwan-Relations Bill to Strengthen Ties
Following the passage of a series of bills in the United States to enhance relations with Taiwan, the Canadian House of Commons recently passed the Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act on first reading by unanimous applause.
The bill, introduced by Conservative Representative Michael Cooper, provides a basis for normalizing Canada's relations with Taiwan and for Taiwan's international standing. The bill contains nine provisions covering legal designation, property, legal capacity, intergovernmental agreements and reciprocity, as well as providing for parliamentary oversight. Of greater interest is the renaming of the Taiwan government's representative office in Canada as the "Taiwan Representative Office", relaxing visa requirements for unofficial visits to Canada by Taiwanese officials, and allowing Canada to enter into agreements with Taiwan and treat the Taiwanese government as one of the foreign governments. Canada will also be concerned about the situation in the Taiwan Strait in accordance with the bill, and will view sanctions, embargoes and other non-peaceful means against Taiwan as a threat to the Asia Pacific region, and the Canadian government should speak out on this issue.
Source: Stand News #Jun19
#Canada #Taiwan #AsiaPacific
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Following the passage of a series of bills in the United States to enhance relations with Taiwan, the Canadian House of Commons recently passed the Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act on first reading by unanimous applause.
The bill, introduced by Conservative Representative Michael Cooper, provides a basis for normalizing Canada's relations with Taiwan and for Taiwan's international standing. The bill contains nine provisions covering legal designation, property, legal capacity, intergovernmental agreements and reciprocity, as well as providing for parliamentary oversight. Of greater interest is the renaming of the Taiwan government's representative office in Canada as the "Taiwan Representative Office", relaxing visa requirements for unofficial visits to Canada by Taiwanese officials, and allowing Canada to enter into agreements with Taiwan and treat the Taiwanese government as one of the foreign governments. Canada will also be concerned about the situation in the Taiwan Strait in accordance with the bill, and will view sanctions, embargoes and other non-peaceful means against Taiwan as a threat to the Asia Pacific region, and the Canadian government should speak out on this issue.
Source: Stand News #Jun19
#Canada #Taiwan #AsiaPacific
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The UN General Assembly Condemns the Myanmar Military for Launching a Coup”, and Calls to Stop the Import of Weapons
Source: Stand News #Jun19
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The UN General Assembly Condemns the Myanmar Military for Launching a Coup”, and Calls to Stop the Import of Weapons
The UN General Assembly rarely passed a non-legally binding resolution yesterday (18 June), condemning that the Myanmar military launched a coup and called for an arms embargo on Myanmar. The resolution indicates the international opposition to the junta government and demands Myanmar to resume the democratization process. After Belarus requested a recorded vote, resolution finally was passed with 119 agreed, one opposed, and 36 abstained. Belarus is the only one who voted objection.
The resolution requires the Myanmar military government to restore the democratization process and condemns their “excessive and deadly violence” since the coup. At the same time, the resolution calls on all countries to prevent the import of weapons into Myanmar and urges the military to respect the election result from November last year. It also requests that the military immediately release political figures, such as former President Win Min and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and all people who had randomly been arrested. Moreover, the resolution demands that the military should stop treating peace protesters with violence and limiting the network and social media.
Source: Stand News #Jun19
https://bit.ly/3hUujr6
#UnitedNations #UN #Myanmar #Military #Belarus #Democracy #Violence #WinMin #AungSanSuuKyi
The UN General Assembly rarely passed a non-legally binding resolution yesterday (18 June), condemning that the Myanmar military launched a coup and called for an arms embargo on Myanmar. The resolution indicates the international opposition to the junta government and demands Myanmar to resume the democratization process. After Belarus requested a recorded vote, resolution finally was passed with 119 agreed, one opposed, and 36 abstained. Belarus is the only one who voted objection.
The resolution requires the Myanmar military government to restore the democratization process and condemns their “excessive and deadly violence” since the coup. At the same time, the resolution calls on all countries to prevent the import of weapons into Myanmar and urges the military to respect the election result from November last year. It also requests that the military immediately release political figures, such as former President Win Min and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and all people who had randomly been arrested. Moreover, the resolution demands that the military should stop treating peace protesters with violence and limiting the network and social media.
Source: Stand News #Jun19
https://bit.ly/3hUujr6
#UnitedNations #UN #Myanmar #Military #Belarus #Democracy #Violence #WinMin #AungSanSuuKyi
"Glory to Hong Kong 2023 Edition" Re-Released; Production Team Echoes Sentiments of "Not Wanting to Lose Freedom to Choose Music"
Source: In-Media HK #Jun19
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Source: In-Media HK #Jun19
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"Glory to Hong Kong 2023 Edition" Re-Released; Production Team Echoes Sentiments of "Not Wanting to Lose Freedom to Choose Music"
Hong Kong's protest anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" was suddenly taken offline across multiple streaming platforms after the government filed an injunction to ban the song earlier this month. At the time, the production team cited "technical issues" unrelated to the streaming platforms, not political reasons, as the cause for the takedown.
Within a week, the team has re-released a "2023 Edition" of the anthem on KKBox, Spotify, YouTube Music, and other platforms. The newer version is labeled "remastered" in the title. The melody and lyrics have remained unchanged.
Prior to the takedown, the anthem had taken over the top spots on multiple streaming services within 24 hours of the government's injunction filing. The song's unannounced disappearance was met with reactions of dismay by netizens, as well as anger at what appeared to be the streaming platforms bowing to government pressure to silence the song.
Dgxmusic, the team behind the anthem, responded to the public's concerns through a Facebook post, expressing that they understand the sentiment of "not wanting to lose even the freedom to choose music", and will strive to uphold this aspiration. They also "firmly oppose any attempts to restrict freedom of thought and speech."
The High Court has scheduled the hearing for the injunction on July 21.
Source: In-Media HK #Jun19
#GloryToHongKong #FreedomOfSpeech #Suppression
Hong Kong's protest anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" was suddenly taken offline across multiple streaming platforms after the government filed an injunction to ban the song earlier this month. At the time, the production team cited "technical issues" unrelated to the streaming platforms, not political reasons, as the cause for the takedown.
Within a week, the team has re-released a "2023 Edition" of the anthem on KKBox, Spotify, YouTube Music, and other platforms. The newer version is labeled "remastered" in the title. The melody and lyrics have remained unchanged.
Prior to the takedown, the anthem had taken over the top spots on multiple streaming services within 24 hours of the government's injunction filing. The song's unannounced disappearance was met with reactions of dismay by netizens, as well as anger at what appeared to be the streaming platforms bowing to government pressure to silence the song.
Dgxmusic, the team behind the anthem, responded to the public's concerns through a Facebook post, expressing that they understand the sentiment of "not wanting to lose even the freedom to choose music", and will strive to uphold this aspiration. They also "firmly oppose any attempts to restrict freedom of thought and speech."
The High Court has scheduled the hearing for the injunction on July 21.
Source: In-Media HK #Jun19
#GloryToHongKong #FreedomOfSpeech #Suppression