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Arrests of lawyers, activists, journalists under national security law in
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Guangzhou [China], May 28 (ANI): On the conclusion of her recent six-day trip to China, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Saturday raised concern over the arrests of lawyers, activists and journalists under the so-called National Security Law in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong: Cardinal Zen's arrest 'in line with Vatican's idea of justice'
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, May 24 (ANI): The arrest of a 90-year-old retired bishop of Hong Kong cardinal Joseph Zen has prompted a response from security chief Chris Tang who said that the detention was in accordance with the law and in line with the Vatican's idea of justice.
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Places where citizens can gather, pray, discuss developments shrinking in
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, May 15 (ANI): A small group on Sunday gathered near an altar at the Hong Kong Government headquarters and prayed for the activists and protesters arrested in the city. But now spaces where citizens can gather, pray and discuss developments are growing scarce in Hong Kong after Chi
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Arrest of 90-yr old Hong Kong cardinal sparks outcry over Beijing's nation
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, May 13 (ANI): Amid rising fears that Beijing would begin instituting closer control over the church in Hong Kong, the detention of a 90-year-old retired bishop of Hong Kong cardinal Joseph Zen, prompted an immediate outcry from international human rights leaders along with calls f
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Hong Kong appears to be losing its sheen: report
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Hong Kong, February 17 (ANI): In the wake of the imposition of national security law, Hong Kong appears to be losing its sheen and, as a result, global talent is leaving the Asian financial hub.
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Members of student publication resign en masse citing pressure from Hong K
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Hong Kong January 31 (ANI): Members of a student publication at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have collectively resigned citing interference from the university after receiving complaints.
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China enacts Land Borders Law to accelerate expansionism, violate internat
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 9 (ANI): Citing the recent Land Borders Law enacted by Beijing, China is using domestic law to violate international law and indulge in expansionism with the aim of asserting its own claims and rights in the region including the South China Sea, said a media report.
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Hong Kong security law in line with int's practice of safeguarding securit
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Hong Kong. October 13 (ANI): After United Nations' special rapporteurs chided the Hong Kong national security law, the city's government on Wednesday said that enactment of the law is in line with the international practice of safeguarding national security and sovereignty of each country.
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Hong Kong activist handed 9-year jail term in first national security case
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, July 30 (ANI): A Hong Kong activist, who is the first person to be convicted under the contentious national security law, has been jailed for nine years on Friday.
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Amid high turmoil, Beijing-imposed national security law in Hong Kong comp
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 30 (ANI): The draconian Beijing-imposed national security law, introduced to smother dissent and free speech in Hong Kong, has completed one year on Wednesday, leaving the once British-controlled region in turmoil and chaos.
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Worldwide demonstrations mark second anniversary of Hong Kong uprising
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], June 13 (ANI): Demonstrations were staged in several cities across the globe on Saturday to commemorate the second anniversary of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
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Thousands gather at Chinese Embassy in London to mark June 4th massacre at
Updated : 5 years ago IST
London [UK], June 5 (ANI): Thousands of protestors gathered at the Chinese Embassy in London to mark June 4th massacre at Tiananmen Square.
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