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Deportation strikes another blow for press freedom in Hong Kong
Press statement: 12 April 2024 Hong Kong Media Overseas (HKMO) expresses grave concern over the deportation on 10 April of Aleksandra Bielakowska, the Asia-Pacific Advocacy Officer for Reporters Without Borders (RSF), after arriving in Hong Kong to observe the trial of Jimmy Lai, the founder of Next Media and Apple Daily. Having cracked down on local media and threatened severe punishment for independent journalism the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is now showing its determination to prevent independent monitoring of the Jimmy Lai show trial. Ms Bielakowska was detained upon arrival at Hong Kong International Airport and summarily expelled.
Hong Kong’s War on Journalism: The Persecution of Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily
Hong Kong Media Overseas issue a dossier “Hong Kong’s War on Journalism: The Persecution of Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily” and like to share with you. The purpose of this dossier is to provide a source of reference detailing the unrelenting nature and tracing the speed of developments. We focus on the most pressing current development, the ongoing trial of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, the founder of the Apple Daily newspaper and head of the Next Digital media group, which has been dismantled following a series of fatal blows. Download the full report Enquiries: info@aohkmp.org.uk
Hong Kong’s new security law delivers another body blow to freedom of speech
Press statement 19 March 2024 Hong Kong Media Overseas (HKMO) is highly concerned over the implications of the enactment of Article 23 of the Basic Law which adds to the provisions of the already draconian National Security Law imposed on Hong Kong in 2021. This legislation has the potential to create an even greater chilling effect on both local and overseas media organizations and journalists in Hong Kong, further hindering press freedom and freedom of expression. There is also a risk that more foreign media outlets will withdraw from Hong Kong. The impact of this wide ranging and imprecise legislation
Hong Kong Media Overseas supports the HKJA’s Article 23 submission.
Hong Kong Media Overseas (HKMO) supports the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA), which submitted a memorandum to the government expressing their view on the Basic Law Article 23 consultation. The HKJA emphasizes that when the government legislates, it should avoid inadvertently ensnaring journalists in legal traps during normal interviews, reporting, or commentary. This month, the HKJA collected opinions from its members and journalists through a questionnaire, receiving responses from 105 individuals, all of whom believe that the 23 proposed legislations will negatively impact press freedom. HKMO acknowledges the concerns raised by the HKJA and other journalists regarding legislation, urging the government to pay attention to relevant
HKMO First Anniversary gathering
Hong Kong Overseas Media (HKMO) was established in October 2022, which is exactly about one year ago. On 23rd Feb we held a Lunar New Year and first anniversary gathering at the #Aquila restaurant in London. Our Directors Steve Vines, Joseph Ngan and Chris Wong to gather and communicate with our members, media experts, scholars, and political advocates in the Year of the Dragon. The association invited the international lawyer team of Next Media founder Jimmy Lai and human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher as the keynote speakers at this evening party. Tatyana Eatwell, a lawyer in the team who focuses
RSF Training to HK journalists
Free Journalist Training Session Reporters Without Borders is organising a networking event and training for UK-based journalists from Hong Kong on Thursday 18 January, at a venue in London. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact Fiona O’Brien at fobrien@rsf.org