No joke: U.N. Human Rights Council rebukes #HongKong MP for speaking outside the "context of the agenda item" after she tells of police brutality against pro-democracy protesters, under the UNHRC's Agenda Item #3 on "Promotion & protection of all human rights, civil & political."
"Mr. President:
I am Tanya Chan, speaking as a Hong Kong legislator, activist and lawyer.
Hong Kong is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis, as police brutality against supporters of the democratic movement escalates..."
unwatch.org/un-rebukes-hon…
I am Tanya Chan, speaking as a Hong Kong legislator, activist and lawyer.
Hong Kong is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis, as police brutality against supporters of the democratic movement escalates..."
unwatch.org/un-rebukes-hon…
"Arrested protesters face physical abuse & humiliation by police. A female protester openly spoke of an unnecessary & degrading strip search she went through. More sexual abuse cases remain unreported. Detained protesters were denied timely access to medical & legal assistance."
"Use of force is excessive and indiscriminate. The police shot a beanbag round at a first-aider and blinded one of her eyes. The riot police attacked innocent subway passengers whom they claimed were rioters in disguise. As of now, the police fired more than 2,000 tear gas cans."
"The police call protesters 'cockroaches'. Brutal crackdowns and pre-emptive violence against them are hence regarded as acceptable pest control to curb free speech. Today marks the one-hundredth day of the movement, but there is no sign the police will exercise restraint."
"This is a result of the lack of democracy in Hong Kong, as the government is not held accountable for its endorsement of police abuse."
"Will UN High Commissioner for Human Rights @MBachelet support our appeal for this Council to convene an urgent session and establish a Commission of Inquiry, to ensure human rights for the people of Hong Kong?
Why is China sitting here as a member of this Human Rights Council?"
Why is China sitting here as a member of this Human Rights Council?"
@mbachelet Rebuke of Ms. Chan by @UN_HRC Vice-President Carlos Mario Foradori:
“I would like to appeal to the speaker to frame the statement within the context of the agenda item strictly.”
(Note: The agenda item was No. 3: "Promotion and protection of all human rights...")
“I would like to appeal to the speaker to frame the statement within the context of the agenda item strictly.”
(Note: The agenda item was No. 3: "Promotion and protection of all human rights...")
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