Canada condemns Hong Kong arrest warrants targeting pro-democracy activists
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Canadians and people with close ties to Canada are among 19 activists being targeted by Hong Kong’s national security police.
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- Canada condemns Hong Kong's arrest warrants for pro-democracy activists abroad, including Canadians or those with ties to Canada.
- The Canadian government stated that Hong Kong's attempts at "transnational repression" are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
- Hong Kong's national security police issued the warrants under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law.
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TORONTO - The Canadian government on July 26 condemned Hong Kong authorities issuing arrest warrants for pro-democracy activists based overseas.
“The individuals targeted yesterday under the Beijing-imposed national security law in Hong Kong include Canadians and people with close ties to Canada,” the government said in a statement.
“This attempt by Hong Kong authorities to conduct transnational repression abroad, including by issuing threats, intimidation or coercion against Canadians or those in Canada, will not be tolerated.”
Hong Kong’s national security police announced arrest warrants for 19 activists
