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Lebanon Seeks to Distance State from Hezbollah After Cyprus Drone Incident

                                                         File photo: Youssef Ragg Lebanon has urged Cypriot authorities and the public not to conflate the Lebanese state with Hezbollah following a drone strike that originated from Lebanese territory and hit Cyprus six days earlier. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi emphasized that the attack was carried out independently by Hezbollah and does not reflect the policies, values, or intentions of the Lebanese government.  Raggi stressed that Lebanon rejects any attempt to use its territory for external agendas and reiterated that Hezbollah’s actions fall outside the state’s legal authority. He called on Cyprus to distinguish between the official Lebanese government and groups operating autonomously, noting that Lebanon has consistently affirmed its sovereignty ...
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Canada Denounces Hong Kong's Arrest Warrants as Transnational Repression

 


Canada Condemns Hong Kong's Targeting of Overseas Activists

The Canadian government has strongly condemned Hong Kong authorities for issuing arrest warrants and bounties targeting 19 overseas-based pro-democracy activists, including individuals with Canadian citizenship or ties to Canada.

In a joint statement issued by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Canada described the move as a “deeply troubling escalation” of transnational repression under Beijing’s National Security Law. The ministers emphasized that threats, intimidation, or coercion against Canadians or individuals in Canada “will not be tolerated”.

Hong Kong police allege that the activists, affiliated with a group called the Hong Kong Parliament, sought to promote self-determination and establish a “Hong Kong constitution.” Arrest warrants were issued for organizing or participating in an overseas election for the group, which was founded in Toronto in 2022.

Among those targeted are Canadian citizens and residents, with bounties ranging from HK$200,000 to HK$1 million (approximately CAD $35,000 to $175,000) offered for information leading to their arrest.

Canada’s Rapid Response Mechanism also flagged that the bounties are being amplified online through coordinated disinformation campaigns targeting Chinese-speaking communities.

The Canadian government reiterated its call for Hong Kong to repeal the National Security Law and withdraw all related warrants and bounties. Officials urged anyone in Canada who feels threatened to contact law enforcement or the RCMP’s National Security Information Network.


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