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Consulate Representatives Attend Hearing of 47 Pro-Democracy Activists

1100 | West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, Hong Kong

As the pro-democracy activists charged under the National Security Law appear in court today, a large crowd of supporters turned out to attend the hearing.

Representatives of the EU consulate and several other countries are also in attendance.

They express great concern for the case today, as it is indicative of the government's continued suppression of dissenting voices.

They demand that the government promptly release the prisoners.

#Mar1 #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
#FirstHand #Court
"Release Political Prisoners": Hundreds Queue Outside Court in Support of Pro-Democracy Activists

Over 200 hundred citizens were queuing to attend the court hearing by 9am this morning. A number of police vehicles were deployed nearby, and officers set up cordon lines outside the court.

A number of activists were involved in the case but not yet charged are also attending the hearing. These include Convener of Civil Human Rights Front Figo Chan, Chairman of Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China Lee Chuk-Yan, and former Democratic Party lawmaker Roy Kwong Chun-Yu. Citizens held up banners that read, “release political prisoners”.

The long queue of supporters are still outside the court at 11am, often chanting "Liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our times".

Source: RTHK
Photos: first hand

#Mar1 #PoliticalPrisoners #YNWA
#FirstHand #Mar1
HK Police Set Up Cordon Near a Primary School

On the afternoon of March 1, 2021, the Hong Kong Police ciricled a bus stop near Ying Wa Primary School by setting up a cordon.

The bus stop was at Tonkin Street, opposite to West Kowloon Magistrates' Court, where the hearing of the 47 arrested pro-democracy activists is taking place.

At least 8 male and 4 female civilians were intercepted. It was not known if they were fined under the anti-gathering 599G restriction.

According to USP, police reportedly rounded up civilians who were waiting for bus at the bus stop.

#PoliceState #47Democrats

Hong Kong Police Warn Pro-democracy Civilians of National Security Violation
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28850
#AsiasFinest #Court
Hong Kong Police's case charge found in disarray again

Numerous mistakes, as obvious as the defendant’s professions, have been found in Hong Kong Police’s case charge presented to the court on March 1, 2021 against the 47 pro-democracy activists.

For instance, the profession of Sze Tak Loy, District Councilor of Wong Tai Shin district was marked “unemployed”; while former legislator Eddie Chu Hoi-dick was mistakenly marked as "Wong Tai Shin District Councilor".

What’s more, Sai Kung District Councilor, Gary Fan Kwok-wai’s occupation was marked “Social Worker” while renowned social worker, Hendick Lui Chi Hang was marked "Sai Kung District Councilor" for his profession.

On March 1, 2021, 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians, who were charged with inciting subversion under the National Security Law was mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrate Court.

Source: InMedia #Mar1
https://bit.ly/3kFl6CU

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On the same day:

Determined and Unafraid: Pro-democracy Hongkongers in Solidarity Rally Outside of the Court
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28844

Hong Kong Police Bar Arrested Pro-democracy Activist From Meeting Their Lawyers Before Court Hearing
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28847

#47Democrats #PoliticalPersecution #FailedState
#MadeinChina #WuhanPneumonia
63-year-old Man Dies After Receiving China-made #Sinovec Jab

On March 2, 2021, media in Hong Kong reported that a 63-year-old died lesd than 2 days after receiving the China-made Sinovec covid-19 vaccine on Feb 26, 2021. The man developed difficulties in breathing on Feb 28. He fell into a coma and passed away on the same day where he admitted himself to the hospital.

The health authorities in Hong Kong did not release any information of the case only two days later. The government issued a press release after receiving plenty of media inquiries. The authorities denied that the death is related to the vaccination and insisted that the China-made vaccine is "safe".

On Feb 26, 2021, the first day of the vaccination scheme, a 72-year-old man in Hong Kong suffered hypertension and heart palpitation after receiving the #Sinovec Jab and is still hospitalised as on Mar 1. An elderly lady also felt unwell for similiar reason.

Read more:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28879

On March 1 alone, four people, aged 39, 45, 48 and 69, were reported sick after vaccination. They exhibited symptons such as dizziness, high blood pressure, fatigue and and were all sent to the hospital.

Source: InMedia#Mar2 ; Stand News #Mar1
https://bit.ly/3bTj51J

#Vaccination #Covid19