Security Law

Will Biden keep his promise to shut down Guantanamo?

Days before he takes office, rights organisations highlight US human rights transgressions and international law violations at the military detention centre.

Several arrested as more protests held over French security bill

Dozens arrested at new Paris protest against security law which critics fear it could erode press freedom and make it more difficult to expose police brutality.

French police officers to remain in custody over Black man's beating

Paris prosecutor Remy Heitz says judicial authorities wanted to make sure that three police officers did not have any contact with one another and that they could not exert any pressure on witnesses.

Hong Kong leader hails 'return to peace' amid ban on anniversary protests

At least 60 people have been arrested in Hong Kong as anti-Beijing protesters held small demonstrations on China's National Day, flaunting a ban on mass gatherings and protests.

Hong Kong protesters get creative with signs, slogans to cheat security law

Anti-government protesters have adapted new methods to protest without violating the new security law legislation.

Hong Kong opposition begins primary elections under new security law

On the eve of the primaries, police searched the office of independent pollster Robert Chung, whose Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute helps organise the election, raising concerns among activists of interference in the poll.

Australia halts Hong Kong extradition treaty, offers extension of visa

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a range of visas that will be extended from two to five years and offered pathways to permanent residency visas. It is not clear how many Hong Kongers are expected to get the extensions.

Facebook, WhatsApp suspend user info requests from Hong Kong government

Twitter said it had suspended all information requests from Hong Kong authorities immediately after the law went into effect last week.

Hong Kong details new security law powers, asks UK to stop interference

Last week, China enacted a security law outlawing four national security crimes: subversion, secession, terrorism and colluding with foreign forces.

China picks hardliner to head Hong Kong national security agency

Hong Kong's anti-Beijing activists are considering an unofficial parliament-in-exile to reflect the views of Hongkongers, many of whom have removed all references of their opposition to the ruling Communist Party from their social media.

China warns of retaliation if UK offers residency to Hongkongers

The Chinese embassy in London said "all Chinese compatriots residing in Hong Kong are Chinese nationals" responding to UK's remarks on offering citizenship to Hong Kongers amid the new security law in the country.

Taiwan opens new office for those fleeing Hong Kong after security law

The new office will be dealing with applications from Hong Kong citizens seeking to move in Taiwan amid the new security law and from those applying for "political reasons".