Olivia Bizot is a French-British freelance journalist, experienced in TV, radio, print, social media and agency work.

Woman in Purple Yuli Riswati expelled ‘for her Hong Kong reports’

07 Dec 2019  |  www.thetimes.co.uk  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Protests

Yuli Riswati, an Indonesian migrant worker in Hong Kong known as the Woman in Purple, was expelled from the territory after she became active in reporting on the pro-democracy protests and expressed her support for more democracy. Her expulsion is seen by supporters as an attack on freedom of speech and part of the pro-Beijing government's crackdown on protest sympathisers among the city's migrant domestic workers.

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Hugh Bohane is an Australian multimedia journalist and producer. Hugh has reported in Asia and elsewhere for over ten years in print, radio and television.

Hugh has covered politics, conflicts, natural disasters, travel, and the arts.

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Hong Kong’s Fight for Life

23 Sept 2023  |  thediplomat.com  |  English  |  Hong Kong Protests

The article discusses the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, which were sparked by the introduction of an extradition bill by Chief Executive Carrie Lam. The bill, which would have allowed extradition to mainland China, was seen as a threat to Hong Kong's autonomy and legal system. Despite Lam's withdrawal of the bill, protests have continued for 15 weeks, with demands for an independent inquiry into police brutality, amnesty for arrested protesters, democratic elections, and not labeling the protests as riots. The article includes perspectives from Emily Lau, a former Legislative Council member, and protesters, highlighting the tension between Hong Kong citizens and the government, as well as concerns about Beijing's influence. The protests have led to clashes with police and have raised international concerns about potential violence, especially with the upcoming 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

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Meredith Chen is a journalist based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Timeline: A history under China's rule after the 1997 handover

01 Jul 2022  |  www.nbcnews.com  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Protests

Since the handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese rule in 1997, the region has experienced significant political turmoil. Key events include the 2003 protests against Article 23 national security legislation, the 2012 moral and national education controversy, the 2014 Umbrella Revolution, the 2016 legislative disqualifications, the 2019 anti-extradition protests, and the 2020 imposition of a national security law by Beijing. These events have led to mass protests, international attention, and a crackdown on Hong Kong's freedoms and pro-democracy figures, with many now jailed, withdrawn from public life, or in exile. The new chief executive's priority to enact Article 23 legislation has raised further concerns about the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong.

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Katherine Cheng is a photojournalist based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s Top Court Puts Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Back in Custody

01 Jan 2021  |  www.ntd.com  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Protests

Hong Kong's top court has ordered media tycoon Jimmy Lai back into custody, questioning a previous decision to release him on bail. Lai, a prominent democracy activist, faces charges under the national security law imposed by Beijing. The court's ruling highlights concerns over the law's impact on freedoms and the judiciary's independence. Lai's case has drawn international attention and criticism from Western governments and rights groups.

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Kristen Chick is a journalist based in the UK and working throughout Europe and the Middle East. She reports on gender, conflict, and migration.

Congo's pro-democracy movement

04 Oct 2018  |  Los Angeles Times  |  English  |  Pro-democracy movements

The article discusses the pro-democracy movements in the Democratic Republic of Congo, led by young activists like Alain Mulumba Kabeya and Eunice Etaka. Despite facing threats, arrests, and violence from security forces, these activists are committed to advocating for democracy and government accountability. They focus on community engagement and educating citizens about their rights. The article highlights the government's response to these movements, the political context with President Joseph Kabila's extended stay in power, and the upcoming elections. It also touches on the role of international organizations like Human Rights Watch and the Congo Research Group in documenting the situation. The story of Rossy Mukendi, a pro-democracy activist killed during a protest, underscores the risks involved in this struggle for change.

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Laurel Chor is a freelance photographer, writer and filmmaker based in Hong Kong. She was most recently the Asia reporter/producer for VICE News Tonight on HBO, where her film about Chinese migrant workers won an Overseas Press Club of America award in 2019. Before that, she was the Managing Editor ...

Activists in Hong Kong face charges despite promises from the new leader to “heal divisions”

01 Oct 2023  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Protests

Carrie Lam, the first woman elected as Hong Kong's chief executive, faces criticism for being Beijing's preferred candidate and for a police crackdown on pro-democracy activists following her election. Amnesty International and Demosisto have condemned the timing of the charges against activists, suggesting political maneuvering. John Tsang, a more popular candidate, conceded his loss and urged supporters to remain hopeful. The article highlights ongoing tensions between pro-democracy movements and Beijing's influence over Hong Kong's political process.

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Amanda Coakley is an award-winning journalist covering central and eastern Europe, and a Europe’s Futures Fellow at the IWM in Vienna. 

Her work has been published in national and international outlets including Foreign Policy, TIME, The Irish Times, Prospect Magazine, The Independent, New ...

Chinese censors losing control, Russian self-delusion and Ireland’s Holodomor dilemma

01 Dec 2022  |  www.codastory.com  |  English  |  Pro-democracy Protests in China

Chinese state media and government censors are struggling to control the narrative around widespread pro-democracy protests, which began in Xinjiang and spread to major cities like Beijing and Shanghai. The protests are seen as a result of long-term repression and an overly successful propaganda system. Similarly, Russia's propaganda has led to self-delusion about its military capabilities, further isolating the Kremlin from public sentiment. In Ireland, the upper house of parliament has recognized the Holodomor as a genocide, drawing historical parallels between the Ukrainian famine and Ireland's Great Hunger, though key differences exist. Ukrainian leaders use the Holodomor as a rallying cry against current adversities.

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Antony Dapiran is a writer & commentator based in Hong Kong. He is the author of two books on Hong Kong, including most recently "City on Fire: The Fight for Hong Kong" (Scribe, 2020). His bylines have appeared in The Atlantic, New Statesman, Foreign Policy, Quartz, The Guardian, Bloomberg Opinion, ...

Storytime in Occupied Hong Kong

19 Oct 2014  |  medium.com  |  English  |  Pro-democracy Protests

In the midst of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, a pre-school teacher named Helen uses storytelling to educate children about the political situation. She creates a narrative involving animals in a forest to explain concepts like universal suffrage and the protests, encouraging children to engage in discussions about these issues. Helen emphasizes the importance of helping children understand the traumatic events they may witness, such as police using tear gas, and fosters open dialogue without pushing a specific viewpoint.

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Oliver Farry is an Irish journalist based in Paris, newly relocated after six years in Hong Kong. He has worked  with France 24, Radio France Internationale, the South China Morning Post, TV5MONDE, the BBC, TG4 (Ireland) and RTÉ. Oliver's freelance bylines include the Guardian, The Irish Times, the ...

HONG KONG PROTESTS

26 Aug 2020  |  RFI  |  English  |  Hong Kong Protests

In Hong Kong, 16 individuals, including two Democratic Party Legislative Councillors, Lam Cheuk-ting and Ted Hui, were arrested in connection with protests from last year. They were charged with conspiracy to destroy property and obstruction of justice. The arrests also relate to an attack at Yuen Long metro station by individuals believed to be linked to triad groups, where Lam and others were victims. The pro-democracy camp accuses the police of collusion due to their slow response and friendly interaction with the attackers. The police, however, claim the media presented a one-sided story. The arrests have raised concerns about Hong Kong becoming a police state and could potentially disqualify Lam and Hui from future elections.

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Viola Gaskell is a journalist based in Hawai'i. Her work includes photography and writing on various elements of local culture including the wealth of traditional and modern storylines that collide on a daily basis. 

Viola graduated with a Bachelors degree in Visual & Multimedia Journalism from ...

Hong Kong Protesters Have Created Their Own Uber to Keep Themselves Safe

05 Nov 2019  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  Hong Kong Protests

Hong Kong protesters have developed a volunteer ride-sharing system, dubbed the 'Uber' of the protest movement, to safely transport participants away from protest sites. This initiative, coordinated through Telegram, emerged in response to public transport shutdowns and police violence. Volunteers, referred to as 'parents,' offer free rides to 'sons and daughters,' the young protesters. The movement highlights the community's resilience and solidarity amidst ongoing clashes with authorities, despite the withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill that initially sparked the protests.

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Divya Gopalan is a journalist based in New Territories, Hong Kong.

Hong Kong jails Occupy protest leaders

18 Aug 2017  |  www.aljazeera.com  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Protests

Three leaders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy Umbrella Movement were jailed for their involvement in the 2014 demonstrations after prosecutors successfully appealed their initial community service sentences for being too lenient.

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Mike Ives is a journalist based in Hanoi, Vietnam, and a regular contributor to The Economist and The New York Times.

Old Photos Evoke the Chaos of South Korea’s 1980 Unrest

05 Dec 2024  |  www.nytimes.com  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Protests

The article reflects on the recent military actions in South Korea, drawing parallels to the 1980 unrest under Chun Doo-hwan's martial law. It highlights the historical significance of the Gwangju uprising, a pivotal moment in South Korea's democratic transition, and the role of photojournalism in exposing military brutality. The narrative underscores the enduring impact of these events on South Korean society and politics.

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Anna Kam is a journalist based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Pro-democracy parties sweep Hong Kong elections

24 Nov 2019  |  www.spokesman.com  |  English  |  Pro-democracy Movement

Pro-democracy parties achieved a sweeping victory in Hong Kong's district council elections, winning a significant majority of seats and unseating many pro-Beijing incumbents. The high voter turnout, driven by dissatisfaction with the government's handling of ongoing protests, marked a strong statement against Beijing's influence. The election, seen as a referendum on democratic freedoms, was largely peaceful and highlighted the public's desire for greater democratic rights and accountability.

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Moki Edwin Kindzeka is a journalist based in Yaounde, Cameroon. In addition to his work for VOA, DW, AP and other western media, Moki Edwin Kindzeka is a local TV, radio and online reporter in Yaounde.

In the past year, he has written a series of reports on key social issues at home, as well as ...

Chad's Exiled Opposition Leader Delays Return Home

16 Oct 2023  |  Voice of America  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Protests

Succes Masra, the exiled leader of Chad's main opposition party The Transformers, has postponed his return from exile due to increasing threats to civil liberties by Chad's Transitional Military Council. Masra has called for the release of citizens arrested for protesting against the military as a sign of good faith. He has sought intervention from DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and highlighted human rights violations in Chad. The Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC) appointed Tshisekedi to facilitate Chad's political transition. Masra's decision to delay his return was widely shared on social media and by Chad's media outlets. Despite the military's claims of progress towards democracy, Masra and rights groups like Amnesty International emphasize the need for international pressure to ensure a transition to democratic governance in Chad.

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Jose Lopes  Amaral was born (1977) and raised in Luxembourg. After studying Visual Communication Jose started his first Photojournalistic experience in 2009 with a small Newspaper for the Portuguese community in Luxembourg where he documented the different activities of the Portuguese community.

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Hong Kong, In the Name of Democracy

22 Jan 2021  |  Jose Lopes Amaral  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Movement

A book titled 'Hong Kong, In the Name of Democracy' showcases photographs taken during the 2019 Hong Kong protests, paying tribute to the pro-democracy movement and those who lost their lives opposing the Chinese Communist Government and Carrie Lam.

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I’m a freelance journalist, based in Hong Kong, and have covered a range of topics, from political unrest to public health. My work has appeared in several publications, including South China Morning Post,
Forbes.com, Hong Kong Free Press, France 24 among others.
Last year, I spent the bulk of ...

Onai Mushava is a journalist and creative writer based in Harare, Zimbabwe. He was awarded the National Arts Merit Award (NAMA) for Outstanding Fiction Book and nominated as Outstanding Print Journalist in 2018 and for the inaugural Outstanding Poetry Book prize in 2020. Senior writer for This Is ...

King Mswati III’s government under fire for the “targeted killing” of people’s hero Thulani Maseko

27 Jan 2023  |  thisisafrica.me  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Protests

The article reports on the assassination of Swazi human rights lawyer and democracy advocate Thulani Maseko, who was shot dead in his home by unidentified gunmen. The killing has been widely condemned by various human rights organizations and defenders across East and Southern Africa, who are calling for justice and accountability from the Eswatini government and King Mswati III. Maseko was known for his activism and legal challenges against the monarchy, including his imprisonment for contempt of court and his lawsuit against the king for changing the country's name. The article highlights the climate of repression in Eswatini and the broader regional response to Maseko's death, with calls for action from the African Union and SADC to address human rights abuses and support democratic reforms in the country.

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Photojournalist, documentary photographer and filmmaker based in Madrid, Spain. Previously in Dakar, Senegal and Hong Kong.

Bylines in BBC, CNN, Al-Jazeera, MSF, Euronews, TRT World, The New York Times, The Guardian, AFP, Getty Images, Bloomberg News and El País among others.

Umbrella Movement anniversary: 40 powerful photos of pro-democracy protests that shook Hong Kong

26 Sept 2015  |  www.ibtimes.co.uk  |  English  |  Pro-democracy Protests

One year ago, Hong Kong's streets were occupied for 79 days by pro-democracy activists in the 'Umbrella Movement,' led by students like Joshua Wong. The protests, sparked by opposition to Beijing's election restrictions, saw tens of thousands of supporters and significant international media coverage. Despite the largely peaceful nature of the protests, the Chinese Communist Party maintained a hardline stance, eventually clearing out the protest camps. The article reflects on the movement through 40 powerful photos.

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Andrei Popoviciu is an independent investigative journalist, reporter, audio-visual producer and photographer covering human rights, security, migration, international development and foreign affairs stories across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He is currently based in Dakar, Senegal but has ...

European Parliament urges inquiry after Al Jazeera Senegal investigation

09 Apr 2024  |  www.aljazeera.com  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Protests

The European Parliament's LIBE committee has requested the European Commission to investigate the misuse of EU funds in Senegal following an Al Jazeera and porCausa Foundation investigation. The investigation revealed that an EU-funded crime unit, GAR-SI, was used to suppress pro-democracy protests in Senegal, resulting in at least 60 deaths. The EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, managed by the Spanish government agency FIIAPP, funded the project. The Spanish parliament and Amnesty International have called for inquiries into the misuse of EU funds and exported security equipment. The EU has not found concrete evidence of human rights abuses but maintains vigilance. Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has promised to reassess foreign contracts, but it is unclear if this includes EU-funded projects. The EU Parliament elections in June may delay further action.

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Justin Solomon is an award winning television producer and journalist based in Hong Kong. He has spent the last 18 years working in the television news industry field producing, writing and photographing his way through history one day at time.

Justin is available in Hong Kong and around Asia ...

China passes sweeping Hong Kong national security law

30 Jun 2020  |  www.nbcnews.com  |  English  |  Pro-Democracy Protests

China has enacted a national security law for Hong Kong, marking a significant shift in the territory's governance. The law, signed by President Xi Jinping and adopted by Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam, bypasses Hong Kong's legislature and is seen as undermining the 'one country, two systems' policy. Critics, including pro-democracy activists and international governments, argue it threatens Hong Kong's autonomy and freedoms. The U.S. has responded with sanctions, while other countries express concern. Pro-China supporters back the law, while some Hong Kong residents consider leaving the territory.

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