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‘End of academic freedom’: University of Hong Kong to fire pro-democracy activist and law prof. Benny Tai
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/28/breaking-hong-kong-university-to-fire-pro-democracy-activist-and-law-prof-benny-tai-source/
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/28/breaking-hong-kong-university-to-fire-pro-democracy-activist-and-law-prof-benny-tai-source/
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‘End of academic freedom’: University of Hong Kong to fire pro-democracy activist and law prof. Benny Tai
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Benny Tai is to be fired for misconduct by the University of Hong Kong (HKU), where he is currently serving as an associate law professor. The HKU Council voted 18 …
Benny Tai to appeal HKU dismissal
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540517-20200729.htm
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Benny Tai to appeal against HKU dismissal
Benny Tai has decided to appeal against his dismissal as associate law professor at the University of Hong Kong to the Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the university’s chancellor. On Tuesday, the university's governing council voted overwhelmingly to dismiss…
Blue-collars bear the brunt of dine-in ban
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540515-20200729.htm
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Blue-collars bear the brunt of dine-in ban
Blue-collar workers are seen scrambling to find a decent place to eat, with the suspension of dine-in services from Wednesday as the government tightens its anti-epidemic measures. Some restaurants in Admiralty placed "out of service" notices on their tables…
EU blocks some exports to HK over security law
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540460-20200729.htm
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EU blocks some exports to HK over security law
The European Union on Tuesday agreed to limit exports to Hong Kong of equipment that could be used for surveillance and repression after Beijing imposed a controversial new security law. The bloc voiced "grave concern" over the new law, saying it would severely…
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‘Thug-like’: Hong Kong democrat Ray Chan hits back against pro-Beijing lawmaker’s homophobic slur
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/29/thug-like-hong-kong-democrat-ray-chan-hits-back-against-pro-beijing-lawmakers-homophobic-slur/
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‘Thug-like’: Hong Kong democrat Ray Chan hits back against pro-Beijing lawmaker’s homophobic slur
Hong Kong democrat Ray Chan has responded to a homophobic slur against him from pro-Beijing lawmaker Kwok Wai-keung, calling him “thug-like” and setting a bad example for the public. In a Facebook live stream on Monday, Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions…
Legco election could be delayed for a year
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540540-20200729.htm
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Legco election could be delayed for a year
Sources have told RTHK that the government is studying the possibility of postponing the Legislative Council election for a year, with little hope that the Covid-19 outbreak will be brought under control by September. The latest development comes ahead of…
Hong Kong Outbreak:
118 new confirmed cases.
113 are locally infected.
46 cases without ties with previous cases.
Total cases 3002.
118 new confirmed cases.
113 are locally infected.
46 cases without ties with previous cases.
Total cases 3002.
Hong Kong Protests
A 16-yrs-old female student was charged with possessing instrument fit for unlawful purposes (700 plastic strips on Oct 31, 2019 in Mong Kok).
Judiciary has agreed to drop the charge, the defendant has to sign a probation order of 24 months.
Source: @youarenotalonehk_live
A 16-yrs-old female student was charged with possessing instrument fit for unlawful purposes (700 plastic strips on Oct 31, 2019 in Mong Kok).
Judiciary has agreed to drop the charge, the defendant has to sign a probation order of 24 months.
Source: @youarenotalonehk_live
Hong Kong Protests
A 17-yrs-old was charged with obstruction of police officer.
There were protesters setting roadblocks on Nov 11, 2019 in Wong Tai Sin. Some people were clearing the roadblocks and there were conflicts between protesters and those people. Police arrived and the defendant tried to back off, three officers tried to get a hold of the defendant, and later another officer subdued the defendant by hitting him with a baton.
Judiciary has agreed to drop the charge, the defendant has to sign a probation order of 24 months and pay for court costs.
Source: @youarenotalonehk_live
A 17-yrs-old was charged with obstruction of police officer.
There were protesters setting roadblocks on Nov 11, 2019 in Wong Tai Sin. Some people were clearing the roadblocks and there were conflicts between protesters and those people. Police arrived and the defendant tried to back off, three officers tried to get a hold of the defendant, and later another officer subdued the defendant by hitting him with a baton.
Judiciary has agreed to drop the charge, the defendant has to sign a probation order of 24 months and pay for court costs.
Source: @youarenotalonehk_live
HK activist arrested by national security police
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540641-20200729.htm
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HK activist arrested by national security police
The former leader of a student group that called for Hong Kong independence was arrested on Wednesday evening on suspicion of inciting secession, the group said on social media. Studentlocalism, which announced last month that it was ceasing its activities…
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Police arrest four for alleged secession, incitement
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540657-20200729.htm
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Police arrest four for alleged secession, incitement
Four young students accused of organising and inciting secessionist activities were arrested on Wednesday under the new national security law. Senior Superintendent Li Kwai-wah of the police’s newly-formed National Security Department told reporters that…
‘Hong Kong no different from mainland China,’ says Occupy co-founder Chan Kin-man
https://hk.appledaily.com/us/20200729/G34F3TG7I6YA32K5KE6LIKPXIM/
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‘Hong Kong no different from mainland China,’ says Occupy co-founder Chan Kin-man
Large number of Legco hopefuls disqualified
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540803-20200730.htm
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Twelve pro-democracy figures barred from Legco poll
A number of prominent pro-democracy figures said on Thursday that they have received letters from electoral officers saying their Legco nominations have been invalidated. The disqualified people include former Demosisto leader Joshua Wong, the Civic Party's…
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Hong Kong Outbreak:
149 new cases,
146 locally infected.
61 cases without previous ties.
149 new cases,
146 locally infected.
61 cases without previous ties.
Hong Kong Protests
A 21-yrs-old found guilty for possession of offensive weapons (2 baseball bats, 2 iron rods, 2 bottles of chilli spray on Aug 16, 2019 in Sheung Shui and 2 laser pens at his home), sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.
Source: @youarenotalonehk_live
A 21-yrs-old found guilty for possession of offensive weapons (2 baseball bats, 2 iron rods, 2 bottles of chilli spray on Aug 16, 2019 in Sheung Shui and 2 laser pens at his home), sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.
Source: @youarenotalonehk_live