Guest contribution by Vania Chow “Ma!” Her younger son cried, tugging at her hand as they walked through the streets. The day was a hot one, with the usual Hong Kong sticky humidity that she grew to hate. He pointed to a poster banner plastered onto the window of the convenience store. ‘Summer discount- $25…
Tag: Asylum Seeker
Canadian barrister denied admission to the appeal of one of Edward Snowden’s Guardian “Angels”. Repercussions for Hong Kong’s refugee community?
Written by Askia M Sillah* Snowden’s Guardian Angels, as they are commonly referred to by the media, are at immediate risk of being detained by the Director of Immigration at the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre in Tuen Mun (“CIC”), as well as and being removed or deported to their home countries. At a…