Hong Kong Unleashes Courts against Children’s Sheep Fiction: A Disturbing Violation of Freedom of Expression A Loss of Freedoms in Hong Kong In the latest blow to freedom of expression in Hong Kong, the authorities have prosecuted a man for receiving a shipment of “seditious” books from the United Kingdom. […]
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Hong Kong’s Landmark Ruling: A Glimmer of Hope for LGBTI Rights in Asia
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Verdict Grants Partial Victory to LGBTI Activist An Important Step Forward for LGBTI Rights in Hong Kong In response to the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal’s recent verdict granting a partial victory to LGBTI activist Jimmy Sham, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East, […]
Japan’s Moral Imperative: Standing Up Against Hong Kong’s Rights Violations
Japan Should Push Back on Hong Kong’s Rights Violations Morality and the Moral Imperative The recent politically motivated visa denials in Hong Kong have once again highlighted the growing range of abuses committed by the authorities in the city. These actions reflect the Chinese government’s tightening grip on Hong Kong, […]
Global Crackdown: Hong Kong Extradition Warrants Target Activists Beyond Borders
Hong Kong Activists Face Arrest Warrants and Bounties Background In a troubling development, Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants and bounties for eight exiled democracy activists and former legislators. The warrants and bounties, amounting to HK$1 million (US$128,000) each, mark an escalation in China’s political intimidation campaign, extending it […]
“Why Tech Firms Must Take a Stand Against the Ban on Protest Songs in Hong Kong”
Tech Firms Should Oppose Protest Song Ban Background The Hong Kong government’s recent application to ban the broadcasting and distribution of the 2019 protest song, “Glory to Hong Kong,” has sparked concerns over freedom of expression and access to information. Human Rights Watch, along with more than 24 human rights […]
Hong Kong’s Attempt to Ban Protest Song Displays Clear Violation of International Law, a Critical Exploration.
Hong Kong Government Seeks to Ban “Glory to Hong Kong” The Hong Kong government is seeking a court order to ban people from singing, broadcasting, or distributing the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong.” This move has drawn criticism from Amnesty International, with the Head of its China Team, Sarah […]
Tiananmen anniversary arrests in Hong Kong: A worsening crackdown on dissent
Hong Kong Arrests Individuals Ahead of Tiananmen Anniversary Background On June 4, 1989, in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Chinese troops opened fire on peaceful protestors demanding political reforms, economic developments, an end to corruption, and an apology for the 1976 Tiananmen Square incident that resulted in the death of participants in […]
Hong Kong’s detention of Uyghur student demands transparency
Disappearance of Uyghur Student from Hong Kong Raises Concerns The recent disappearance of Uyghur student Abuduwaili Abudureheman from Hong Kong has caused panic in the Uyghur community and human rights organizations worldwide. Abudureheman arrived in Hong Kong from South Korea earlier this month and sent a message to his friend […]