Australia's foreign ministry co-signs letter calling for free elections in Hong Kong

 The foreign ministries of five nations, including Australia, have urged the Hong Kong Government to hold elections as soon as possible.


Key points:

The joint letter says the five nations have "deep concern" for Hong Kong

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam postponed September's elections for 12 months

Ms Lam's Government also suspended 12 pro-democracy candidates

In a joint letter, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States have called for the Legislative Council elections, which were to be held in September, to go ahead and for disqualified candidates to be reinstated.


Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced the Government had postponed the highly anticipated legislative elections by one year, citing a worsening coronavirus outbreak.


Read more:  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-10/australia-joins-nations-calling-for-hong-kong-to-hold-elections/12540086


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