UN rights boss exhorts Hong Kong to consult widely on extradition bill
Issues related to Xinjiang and other matters are constantly raised with China, Michelle Bachelet says
24 June 2019 - 16:29
Geneva — UN high commissioner for human rights Michelle Bachelet urged authorities in Hong Kong on Monday to “consult broadly” before passing or amending an extradition bill that triggered weeks of protests, or any other legislation.
Widespread demonstrations against the bill has plunged the Chinese-ruled city into crisis, posing the greatest popular challenge to President Xi Jinping since he took power in 2012...
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