Immigration authorities have confirmed receiving a plea for help concerning a Hong Kong resident reported missing “for many days” in Iran, as the country faces a nationwide internet shutdown amid protests against the government.
A spokesman for the Immigration Department said on Friday that it had received “a relevant inquiry” and was in touch with the Chinese consulate in Bandar Abbas and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ local arm in the city.
A source confirmed that the inquiry came from the...
Hongkonger reported missing in Iran ‘for many days’ amid internet shutdown, protests
Published 4 hours ago
Source: scmp.com

Related Articles from scmp.com
20 minutes ago
Trump says he may tariff countries that don’t back US controlling Greenland
3 hours ago
Iran cleric demands death for protesters, threatens Trump amid unrest
3 hours ago
Contractors’ botches lead to bans on bidding for Hong Kong public projects
4 hours ago
Hong Kong passport ranks 15th globally, rising 3 places in visa-free access index
4 hours ago
China’s charm offensive: Beijing bypasses Brussels in bid to soften EU trade push
4 hours ago