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FILE: United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet. Picture: United Nations.

Hong kong protest

UN warns of worst 'cascade of human rights setbacks in our lifetimes'

By AFP

"To recover from the most wide-reaching and severe cascade of human rights setbacks in our lifetimes, we need a life-changing vision, and concerted action,"...

  • Police officers keep watch in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on 4 June 2021, the 32nd anniversary of the deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests. Picture: Greg Baker/AFP

    Hong Kong democracy vigil leader detained on Tiananmen anniversary

    Police confirmed two people - lawyer Chow Hang-tungand a 20-year-old male - had been arrested on suspicion of publicising an unlawful assembly through social media posts.

    389 days ago
  • FILE: Police detain a woman (2nd L) as pro-democracy protesters gather in the Causeway Bay district of Hong Kong on 12 June 2020. Thousands of Hong Kongers sang a protest anthem and chanted slogans across the city on 12 June as they marked the one-year anniversary of major clashes between police and pro-democracy demonstrators. Picture: AFP.

    Hong Kong man accused of terrorism in first use of new China security law

    Beijing imposed the legislation on the former British colony earlier this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations.

    724 days ago
  • FILE: Protesters march on a road during a pro-democracy rally against a proposed new security law in Hong Kong on 24 May 2020. Picture: AFP

    Hundreds protest in Hong Kong against proposed national security laws

    In drafting the legislation, which could see the setting up of Chinese government intelligence agencies in the global financial centre, Beijing plans to circumvent Hong Kong’s lawmaking body, the Legislative Council.

    765 days ago
  • eople react from tear gas fired by police to disperse the crowd gathered for the 'universal siege on communists' rally at Chater Garden in Hong Kong on 19 January 2020. Picture: AFP

    Officers beaten after police disband Hong Kong democracy rally

    Trouble flared when police ordered the gathering to disperse from the city's commercial district, with protesters gathering behind shields of umbrellas.

    891 days ago
  • People gather at Victoria Park for a pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong on 8 December 2019. Hong Kong democracy protesters are hoping for huge crowds December 8 at a rally they have billed as a "last chance" for the city's pro-Beijing leaders in a major test for the six-month-old movement. Picture: AFP

    Hong Kongers mark half year protest anniversary with huge rally

    Tens of thousands snaked their way through the financial hub's main island under crisp winter skies in what looked set to be the biggest turnout in months.

    933 days ago
  • FILE: Masked protesters use umbrellas as Hong Kong police fire tear gas during a pro-democracy rally in Kowloon district in Hong Kong on 20 October 2019. Picture: AFP

    Hong Kong's clouds of tear gas spark health panic

    According to some advice that has spread online, women should avoid becoming pregnant for two years if they have been affected by the agent.

    949 days ago
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