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#FirstHand
1520 Edinburgh Place, Central
Ventus Lau and Evander, representatives of the Hong Kong Civil Assembly Team, read the Declaration of the Assembly.
Summary of the Declaration:
1) Retribution against the Govt
For the past 7 months, Hongkongers went to great lengths and undertook a series of measures to protect Hong Kong, from peaceful demonstrations to armed struggle, from fortifying local barricades to establishing international connections. “The government will receive the retribution they deserve, for all the blood and tears that Hongkongers have shed over the city,” they stressed.
2) Efforts from the International Community
The Five demands have yet to be fulfilled, but Hongkongers made steady progress in gaining international attention. After the US Congress passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act by an overwhelming majority, many countries of the free world also joined in the effort by enacting or preparing to enact sanctions against the repressive regime of the CPC. “The clock is ticking. Their time is running out,” as they proclaimed.
3) Persistence
They reminded participants of the importance of persistence. “In the coming year, Hongkongers must continue to speak out to the world and to demonstrate to the world that the battle against authoritarianism has not and would never have ended.”
4) Call for actions home and abroad
The organizer appealed to the participants, explaining the weightage of the #Jan19 ‘Universal Siege on Communists’ March.” The Hong Kong Legislative Council Election will take place this year. They call on the international community to monitor the election. “Once again Hong Kong is placed under the spotlight on the international stage,” They stressed, “if universal suffrage is absent; if the unjust functional constituencies still exist; if candidates are still disqualified arbitrarily, international sanctions must be launched.”
5) Demands for political reform
Immediate political reform is within the power of the Hong Kong Communist regime. The local Government should at once announce the resumption of political reforms and consult the public on election plans for the LegCo. “The world watches and awaits to see if the Communist regime’s constitutional promise to actualise democracy in Hong Kong was another lie.” “The people of Hong Kong will do anything in their disposal to punish those in power, and to make sure these sanctions be implemented in the fastest and most severe manner possible.”
6) Conclusion
“I believe in the power of the Karma: Our deeds and intents will eventually repay us, whether it be good or bad. All the injustice shall fall by their punishment coming. And for everyone, like you and me here, who loves Hong Kong from the deepest of hearts, we shall see victory.”
#firsthand #Jan12 #Central
1520 Edinburgh Place, Central
Ventus Lau and Evander, representatives of the Hong Kong Civil Assembly Team, read the Declaration of the Assembly.
Summary of the Declaration:
1) Retribution against the Govt
For the past 7 months, Hongkongers went to great lengths and undertook a series of measures to protect Hong Kong, from peaceful demonstrations to armed struggle, from fortifying local barricades to establishing international connections. “The government will receive the retribution they deserve, for all the blood and tears that Hongkongers have shed over the city,” they stressed.
2) Efforts from the International Community
The Five demands have yet to be fulfilled, but Hongkongers made steady progress in gaining international attention. After the US Congress passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act by an overwhelming majority, many countries of the free world also joined in the effort by enacting or preparing to enact sanctions against the repressive regime of the CPC. “The clock is ticking. Their time is running out,” as they proclaimed.
3) Persistence
They reminded participants of the importance of persistence. “In the coming year, Hongkongers must continue to speak out to the world and to demonstrate to the world that the battle against authoritarianism has not and would never have ended.”
4) Call for actions home and abroad
The organizer appealed to the participants, explaining the weightage of the #Jan19 ‘Universal Siege on Communists’ March.” The Hong Kong Legislative Council Election will take place this year. They call on the international community to monitor the election. “Once again Hong Kong is placed under the spotlight on the international stage,” They stressed, “if universal suffrage is absent; if the unjust functional constituencies still exist; if candidates are still disqualified arbitrarily, international sanctions must be launched.”
5) Demands for political reform
Immediate political reform is within the power of the Hong Kong Communist regime. The local Government should at once announce the resumption of political reforms and consult the public on election plans for the LegCo. “The world watches and awaits to see if the Communist regime’s constitutional promise to actualise democracy in Hong Kong was another lie.” “The people of Hong Kong will do anything in their disposal to punish those in power, and to make sure these sanctions be implemented in the fastest and most severe manner possible.”
6) Conclusion
“I believe in the power of the Karma: Our deeds and intents will eventually repay us, whether it be good or bad. All the injustice shall fall by their punishment coming. And for everyone, like you and me here, who loves Hong Kong from the deepest of hearts, we shall see victory.”
#firsthand #Jan12 #Central
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Police Massively Deployed Before the Lawful Assembly to Take Place
The Assembly "2020 Karma to Commies, Universal Siege on Communists" will be held at 3pm at Chater Garden today (#Jan19). The police has objected the march, but issued a letter of no objection for the assembly, which is valid from 14:00 to 22:00.
Around two hours before the assembly starts, police claim presence in various districts and conduct stop and search on passersby, allegedly detering citizens from joining the lawful rally.
At 13:05 at Chater Garden where the rally will take place, over 20 riot police conducted search on civilians.
Source: HKGolden Forum
The Assembly "2020 Karma to Commies, Universal Siege on Communists" will be held at 3pm at Chater Garden today (#Jan19). The police has objected the march, but issued a letter of no objection for the assembly, which is valid from 14:00 to 22:00.
Around two hours before the assembly starts, police claim presence in various districts and conduct stop and search on passersby, allegedly detering citizens from joining the lawful rally.
At 13:05 at Chater Garden where the rally will take place, over 20 riot police conducted search on civilians.
Source: HKGolden Forum
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Are reporters obstructing police from executing duty, or vice versa?
2240 | Mongkok
Outside of CTMA Centre, riot police subdued a protester and pressed him onto the ground. While reporters were arrived at the scene to cover the incident, they were ordered to step all the way back to the opposite side of street. More riot police officers came to the scene, seemingly trying to obstruct reporters from filming the process.
Moments later, reporters saw vaguely that the arrestee sat up with his head being wrapped in bandages. Riot police further demanded reporters to step back, which was probably intended to prohibit media coverage and they frantically shot pepper spray on the group of departing reporters.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan19 #PoliceState #PressFreedom
2240 | Mongkok
Outside of CTMA Centre, riot police subdued a protester and pressed him onto the ground. While reporters were arrived at the scene to cover the incident, they were ordered to step all the way back to the opposite side of street. More riot police officers came to the scene, seemingly trying to obstruct reporters from filming the process.
Moments later, reporters saw vaguely that the arrestee sat up with his head being wrapped in bandages. Riot police further demanded reporters to step back, which was probably intended to prohibit media coverage and they frantically shot pepper spray on the group of departing reporters.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan19 #PoliceState #PressFreedom
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#AnimalCruelty
Hong Kong seizes #hamsters from pet store for mass cull
//Authorities in Hong Kong have swooped in on a pet shop, seizing a number of hamsters to be euthanised following a Covid outbreak.
Crowds gathered outside the shop as the animals were carried away in boxes.
Families who have bought a hamster from the Little Boss pet store since 22 December have been told to hand over their pet for euthanasia.
Some 2,000 hamsters and other small mammals are set to be culled because of the outbreak linked to the shop.
Thousands of people have signed a petition against the move.
Unlike many other places, Hong Kong has maintained a "zero Covid" strategy focused on eliminating the disease.//
Read the full article:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-60038551
Source: BBC #Jan19
#FailedState #Covid19 #Pandemic #Pet #Kill
Hong Kong seizes #hamsters from pet store for mass cull
//Authorities in Hong Kong have swooped in on a pet shop, seizing a number of hamsters to be euthanised following a Covid outbreak.
Crowds gathered outside the shop as the animals were carried away in boxes.
Families who have bought a hamster from the Little Boss pet store since 22 December have been told to hand over their pet for euthanasia.
Some 2,000 hamsters and other small mammals are set to be culled because of the outbreak linked to the shop.
Thousands of people have signed a petition against the move.
Unlike many other places, Hong Kong has maintained a "zero Covid" strategy focused on eliminating the disease.//
Read the full article:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-60038551
Source: BBC #Jan19
#FailedState #Covid19 #Pandemic #Pet #Kill
BBC News
Hong Kong seizes hamsters from pet store for mass cull
A pet shop outbreak in "zero Covid" Hong Kong will result in the euthanasia of 2,000 small mammals.