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China slams UK official’s ‘fact-distorting’ comments on border-crossing trial

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3 years ago

December 29, 2020

The Chinese embassy in Britain on Tuesday slammed “fact-distorting” comments made by British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab regarding the case of 12 Hong Kong residents charged with illegal border crossing.

On August 23, the Guangdong Coast Guard intercepted a boat in waters under its jurisdiction, on which were 12 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) residents who were afterward detained for unlawfully crossing the border.

On Monday, Rabb issued a statement saying that the UK side is “deeply concerned” that the 12 Hong Kong suspects were “tried in secret” in Shenzhen, and asking China to “conduct trials in a fair and transparent manner.”

In response, the Chinese embassy stressed that the case was given an open trial of first instance at the People’s Court of Yantian District in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.

A few deputies of the National People’s Congress and members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference from HKSAR and Shenzhen as well as journalists and relatives of the defendants attended the trial, said the embassy.

China upholds the rule of law and lawbreakers must be brought to justice, the embassy stressed.

The handling of the case by China’s judicial institutions in accordance with law brooks no distortion, discredit or interference, the embassy added.

China urges the UK side to take concrete steps to abide by international law and the basic norms governing international relations, and stop interfering immediately in HKSAR affairs, China’s internal affairs and China’s judicial sovereignty, the embassy said.

On Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to the “irresponsible” remarks by the U.S. embassy on this case.

Zhao said China firmly opposed the embassy’s remarks, and urged the U.S. to immediately stop using HKSAR issues to meddle in China’s domestic affairs.

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Pakistan Observes KASHMIR SOLIDARITY DAY in Abuja

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3 months ago

February 4, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The people of Pakistan inside the country and across the world is observing Kashmir Solidarity Day Today’s Monday express solidarity with Kashmiris in their struggle for the right to self-determination.
Since 1990, the Nation of Pakistan observes February 5th as Kashmir Solidarity Day.

According to the statement issued by the High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Abuja, Nigeria H.E Mr Sohail Ahmad Khan stated that, Kashmir Solidarity Day serves as an annual reminder of the prolonged conflict in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where the struggle for self-determination has left an indelible mark on the lives of innocent Kashmiris.

“Multiple UN Resolutions unambiguously declare that the final disposition of the State of Jammu and Kashmir will be made in accordance with the will of the people expressed through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite conducted under the auspices of the United Nations.

“Numerous international, UN organizations as well as UN Special Rapporteurs have reported gross human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.

“Media and press is under tremendous pressure by Indian Government especially in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir which is evident from India’s ranking of 161 out of 180 countries as per 2023 World Press Freedom.

“Jammu and Kashmir has been converted into world’s most militarized zone and the largest prison on earth. Pakistan stands firm with Kashmiri brothers and sisters and will continue to provide unwavering diplomatic support.

“Pakistan demands that International community including United Nations and it’s relevant Human Rights Machinery, Civil Society Organizations, Media Houses and other defenders of Human Rights to fulfill their obligations towards besieged Kashmiris by playing their part to end the rule of tyranny and oppression.”

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