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November 19, 2024

Hong Kong Court Sentences 45 Pro-Democracy Activists in Landmark National Security Trial
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A Hong Kong court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10
years in prison for their involvement in an unofficial primary election
in 2020. It was the largest trial yet under the Beijing-imposed national
security law. Among those convicted were prominent activists Benny Tai
and Joshua Wong. This is pro-democracy activist Chan Po-ying, whose
husband Leung Kwok-hung received a sentence of nearly seven years.

Chan Po-ying: "Actually, the situation is quite clear. All these people
are peaceful. They have always only called for people to vote, which is
the most peaceful and legal method. It's shocking that the court has
given such harsh sentences."



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