John Simpson
@JohnSimpsonNews
Broadcaster & author, trying to make sense of a mad world. Presenter of ‘Unspun World’ on @BBCTwo, BBC World etc. Instagram @johnsimpsonnews.
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10-02-2016 12:07:31
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Support Jimmy Lai #FreeJimmyLai The arrest and imprisonment of Jimmy Lai highlighted the lengths to which authoritarian governments would go to suppress dissent and maintain control over their populations. Latest on #PenVsSword : promisesproject.net/pen-vs-sword/p… #FreeJimmyLai
Just a week after my RSF colleague was detained and deported from Hong Kong, I’ll be moderating this
#ijf24 panel today at 2 pm.
Join me, Sebastien Lai, Samuel Chu 朱牧民, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC & Matthew Caruana Galizia to discuss Jimmy Lai’s trial and media freedom in Hong Kong.
Shot dead. 5 years ago today ❤️ Lyra we will keep sharing your words & voice. Christy Moore and James thank you for this beautiful tribute #LyraMckee
youtu.be/khgfGr8_1UM?si… photo - Jess Lowe 📷
Driving along this morning enjoying the programme - 🎶 Shostakovich another lovely piece, 'Folk Festival' from the Gadfly and then just parking, the contrast of Tom Waits. Super 🚗 entertainment ty Petroc Trelawny and BBC Radio 3 good day to all 🌞