‘We’re not necessarily picking sides’: AMS to condemn alleged human rights violations in Hong Kong
motion to release a statement condemning alleged human rights violations in Hong Kong resulting from a
Chinese national security law. But there remain concerns that such a statement might alienate Chinese students, following similar reactions at other Canadian universities.
AMS VP External Kalith Nanayakkara said the motion was part of the AMS’s “job as a student society to stand up for students, regardless of which institution they attend, where they’re from.”
“I think AMS as our student society will always endeavour to hold all institutions accountable and to stand up for human rights and freedoms around the world,” said Nanayakkara.