#NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState
Hong Kong Watch, the first overseas organisation accused of National Security Violations
Sources: The Chaser News, HKFP; #Mar14
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Hong Kong Watch, the first overseas organisation accused of National Security Violations
Sources: The Chaser News, HKFP; #Mar14
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#NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState
Hong Kong Watch, the first overseas organisation accused of National Security Violations
The National Security unit of Hong Kong Police issued letters to the UK-based human rights watchdog, Hong Kong Watch, accusing the organisation's Chief Executive, #BenedictRogers of “collusion with foreign forces”.
The Bureau asked Rogers to remove published contents on #HongKongWatch within 72 hours, threatening him with prison and fines for allegedly breaching the city’s national security law.
A second letter, dated March 10 and signed by Annette Cheng for the Commissioner of Police, warned Rogers not to disclose details: “You are reminded to keep confidential any information pertaining to the case and not to make any disclosure that may prejudice investigation or other law enforcement action by the Hong Kong Police Force.”
UK Foreign Secretary, #LizTruss said, “The unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based NGO HKW is clearly an attempt to silence those who stand up for human rights in HK.”
She called on the Chinese government and the Hong Kong government to abide by international agreements, to respect and maintain freedom of speech in Hong Kong.
Truss also pointed out that any attempt to silence voices for democracy and freedom around the world is unacceptable and will never succeed.
Read Hong Kong National Security Police's letter to Hong Kong Watch
https://www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022/3/14/hong-kong-watch-co-founder-and-ceo-benedict-rogers-threatened-under-national-security-law
Sources: The Chaser News, HKFP; #Mar14
https://publielectoral.lat/the_chaser_news/165
Hong Kong Watch, the first overseas organisation accused of National Security Violations
The National Security unit of Hong Kong Police issued letters to the UK-based human rights watchdog, Hong Kong Watch, accusing the organisation's Chief Executive, #BenedictRogers of “collusion with foreign forces”.
The Bureau asked Rogers to remove published contents on #HongKongWatch within 72 hours, threatening him with prison and fines for allegedly breaching the city’s national security law.
A second letter, dated March 10 and signed by Annette Cheng for the Commissioner of Police, warned Rogers not to disclose details: “You are reminded to keep confidential any information pertaining to the case and not to make any disclosure that may prejudice investigation or other law enforcement action by the Hong Kong Police Force.”
UK Foreign Secretary, #LizTruss said, “The unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based NGO HKW is clearly an attempt to silence those who stand up for human rights in HK.”
She called on the Chinese government and the Hong Kong government to abide by international agreements, to respect and maintain freedom of speech in Hong Kong.
Truss also pointed out that any attempt to silence voices for democracy and freedom around the world is unacceptable and will never succeed.
Read Hong Kong National Security Police's letter to Hong Kong Watch
https://www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022/3/14/hong-kong-watch-co-founder-and-ceo-benedict-rogers-threatened-under-national-security-law
Sources: The Chaser News, HKFP; #Mar14
https://publielectoral.lat/the_chaser_news/165
Hong Kong Watch
Hong Kong Watch co-founder and CEO Benedict Rogers threatened under National Security Law — Hong Kong Watch
Hong Kong Watch has received a formal warning from the Hong Kong Police Force’s National Security Department regarding its website possibly breaching the National Security Law. This makes Hong Kong Watch one of the first foreign organisations to be targeted…
#NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState
Hong Kong Watch, the first overseas organisation accused of National Security Violations
The National Security unit of Hong Kong Police issued letters to the UK-based human rights watchdog, Hong Kong Watch, accusing the organisation's Chief Executive, #BenedictRogers of “collusion with foreign forces”.
The Bureau asked Rogers to remove published contents on #HongKongWatch within 72 hours, threatening him with prison and fines for allegedly breaching the city’s national security law.
A second letter, dated March 10 and signed by Annette Cheng for the Commissioner of Police, warned Rogers not to disclose details: “You are reminded to keep confidential any information pertaining to the case and not to make any disclosure that may prejudice investigation or other law enforcement action by the Hong Kong Police Force.”
UK Foreign Secretary, #LizTruss said, “The unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based NGO HKW is clearly an attempt to silence those who stand up for human rights in HK.”
She called on the Chinese government and the Hong Kong government to abide by international agreements, to respect and maintain freedom of speech in Hong Kong.
Truss also pointed out that any attempt to silence voices for democracy and freedom around the world is unacceptable and will never succeed.
Read Hong Kong National Security Police's letter to Hong Kong Watch
https://www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022/3/14/hong-kong-watch-co-founder-and-ceo-benedict-rogers-threatened-under-national-security-law
Sources: The Chaser News, HKFP; #Mar14
https://publielectoral.lat/the_chaser_news/165
Hong Kong Watch, the first overseas organisation accused of National Security Violations
The National Security unit of Hong Kong Police issued letters to the UK-based human rights watchdog, Hong Kong Watch, accusing the organisation's Chief Executive, #BenedictRogers of “collusion with foreign forces”.
The Bureau asked Rogers to remove published contents on #HongKongWatch within 72 hours, threatening him with prison and fines for allegedly breaching the city’s national security law.
A second letter, dated March 10 and signed by Annette Cheng for the Commissioner of Police, warned Rogers not to disclose details: “You are reminded to keep confidential any information pertaining to the case and not to make any disclosure that may prejudice investigation or other law enforcement action by the Hong Kong Police Force.”
UK Foreign Secretary, #LizTruss said, “The unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based NGO HKW is clearly an attempt to silence those who stand up for human rights in HK.”
She called on the Chinese government and the Hong Kong government to abide by international agreements, to respect and maintain freedom of speech in Hong Kong.
Truss also pointed out that any attempt to silence voices for democracy and freedom around the world is unacceptable and will never succeed.
Read Hong Kong National Security Police's letter to Hong Kong Watch
https://www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022/3/14/hong-kong-watch-co-founder-and-ceo-benedict-rogers-threatened-under-national-security-law
Sources: The Chaser News, HKFP; #Mar14
https://publielectoral.lat/the_chaser_news/165
Hong Kong Watch
Hong Kong Watch co-founder and CEO Benedict Rogers threatened under National Security Law — Hong Kong Watch
Hong Kong Watch has received a formal warning from the Hong Kong Police Force’s National Security Department regarding its website possibly breaching the National Security Law. This makes Hong Kong Watch one of the first foreign organisations to be targeted…
#StandwithUkraine #StopWar
"They Are Lying to You": A Russian Journalist Stormed a Live Broadcast to Protest Against Russian Invasion in Ukraine
During the newscast, Russian TV editor, Marina Ovsyannikova, came out holding a handwritten sign that read: "No war. Stop the war. Don’t believe propaganda. Here they’re lying to you. Russians against war.” She was also chanting, "Stop the war! No to war!"
Ovsyannikova who has been hailed as 'the bravest woman in Russia' for her protest, live on Channel One, has reportedly been arrested.
Her actions are likely to have dire consequences, however, it is not immediately clear if she will face more serious consequences as a result of her demonstration.
Source: Vice; #Mar14
https://www.vice.com/en/article/88gbnx/russian-protester-maria-ovsiannikova-no-war
#Journalist #Media #Ukraine
"They Are Lying to You": A Russian Journalist Stormed a Live Broadcast to Protest Against Russian Invasion in Ukraine
During the newscast, Russian TV editor, Marina Ovsyannikova, came out holding a handwritten sign that read: "No war. Stop the war. Don’t believe propaganda. Here they’re lying to you. Russians against war.” She was also chanting, "Stop the war! No to war!"
Ovsyannikova who has been hailed as 'the bravest woman in Russia' for her protest, live on Channel One, has reportedly been arrested.
Her actions are likely to have dire consequences, however, it is not immediately clear if she will face more serious consequences as a result of her demonstration.
Source: Vice; #Mar14
https://www.vice.com/en/article/88gbnx/russian-protester-maria-ovsiannikova-no-war
#Journalist #Media #Ukraine
#Ukranian Sisters in #HongKong: "Humanity wins, even under these circumstances"
Oksana and Olena came to Hong Kong from Ukraine 17 years ago. 7 years ago, they opened Dacha, a restaurant in Central District, specialising in Eastern Euroean cuisine. After Russia launched its invasion in Ukraine, the sisters joined the #CookforUkraine campaign, raising funds with their signature Medovik cake.
Oksana and Olena grew up near the Eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, near the Russian border. The sisters were never confused of their national identity: "We are very clear, we are Ukrainians."
They also believed that most Russians were against the war and were victims of Putin's regime, being isolated by the international community.
"We have to do something together to stop this," Olena said. "This is affecting everyone, not only us, them [Russians] as well."
When they talked about their family and home in Ukraine, 7,600km away form Hong Kong, Oksana and Olena were visibly worried.
As they spoke, their cousin was hiding in a basement with her daughter in Kviv, while her husband was fighting in the frontline. The location of their family was far from the humanitarian corridor. If they tried to escape, it would be gambling with their lives.
Their 92-year-old grandfather, who lived through the Second World War, was now facing a war again.
The sisters were moved when they saw Russians in Hong Kong protesting in front of the Russian consulate. "We’re still human, and I’m so happy to see that humanity wins, even under this circumstance."
The added, "We don’t have to be all the same nationality to sit down together."
Oksana and Olena also expressed hope, despite the difficult circumstances, when they received the support of Hongkongers.
"When there is so much hatred, violence and ignorance in the world, these acts of kindness, courage and love still reminds us that the world is a good place."
Source: InMedia #Mar14
https://bit.ly/3MIKhSJ
#UkraineInHongKong #StandwithUkraine #Dacha #Conscience #Solidarity
Oksana and Olena came to Hong Kong from Ukraine 17 years ago. 7 years ago, they opened Dacha, a restaurant in Central District, specialising in Eastern Euroean cuisine. After Russia launched its invasion in Ukraine, the sisters joined the #CookforUkraine campaign, raising funds with their signature Medovik cake.
Oksana and Olena grew up near the Eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, near the Russian border. The sisters were never confused of their national identity: "We are very clear, we are Ukrainians."
They also believed that most Russians were against the war and were victims of Putin's regime, being isolated by the international community.
"We have to do something together to stop this," Olena said. "This is affecting everyone, not only us, them [Russians] as well."
When they talked about their family and home in Ukraine, 7,600km away form Hong Kong, Oksana and Olena were visibly worried.
As they spoke, their cousin was hiding in a basement with her daughter in Kviv, while her husband was fighting in the frontline. The location of their family was far from the humanitarian corridor. If they tried to escape, it would be gambling with their lives.
Their 92-year-old grandfather, who lived through the Second World War, was now facing a war again.
The sisters were moved when they saw Russians in Hong Kong protesting in front of the Russian consulate. "We’re still human, and I’m so happy to see that humanity wins, even under this circumstance."
The added, "We don’t have to be all the same nationality to sit down together."
Oksana and Olena also expressed hope, despite the difficult circumstances, when they received the support of Hongkongers.
"When there is so much hatred, violence and ignorance in the world, these acts of kindness, courage and love still reminds us that the world is a good place."
Source: InMedia #Mar14
https://bit.ly/3MIKhSJ
#UkraineInHongKong #StandwithUkraine #Dacha #Conscience #Solidarity