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human-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

"Grandma Wong's Blocked Attendance and David Cameron's Call: Updates on Jimmy Lai's National Security Trial"

Prominent pro-democracy activist Grandma Wong was blocked from attending the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong, where he faces charges of breaching national security and colluding with foreign forces. Wong, known for her participation in anti-government demonstrations, was cordoned off by officers outside the heavily guarded courthouse. Lai's case has drawn international condemnation, with calls for his release from the UK and US, while Beijing dismisses the criticism as interference. The trial, expected to last 80 days, is seen as a test of judicial independence in Hong Kong.

via The Telegraph|

#grandma-wong #hong-kong #human-rights

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Hong Kong's 'Patriots-Only' Election Sees Record Low Turnout, Says Agnes Chow

Agnes Chow, a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist who recently fled to Canada, stated that the low turnout in Hong Kong's district council election was not due to political apathy but rather a lack of trust in the election process. Chow highlighted concerns about potential arrests for holding opposing views, leading many citizens to feel they should not participate in what they perceive as a "fake election."

via Nikkei Asia|

#agnes-chow #district-council-election #hong-kong

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Agnes Chow's Flight to Canada Challenges Hong Kong's Rule of Law

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has vowed to pursue pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow for the rest of her life after she left for Canada and indicated she may not return to Hong Kong. Lee stated that Chow will be pursued unless she turns herself in, emphasizing the government's commitment to bringing fugitive offenders involved in endangering national security to justice.

via Nikkei Asia|

#agnes-chow #canada #hong-kong

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Agnes Chow Escapes to Canada

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow, who was arrested in 2020 under Beijing's national security law, has announced that she will not return to Hong Kong to meet her bail conditions, citing mental health issues caused by the pressure. Chow, who recently moved to Canada to pursue her studies, revealed that the authorities had offered to return her passport on the condition that she traveled to mainland China with them. After considering her safety and health, Chow stated that she "probably won't return" to Hong Kong again. The suppression of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong highlights the erosion of freedoms promised to the former British colony.

via Yahoo News|

#agnes-chow #beijing-crackdown #hong-kong