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Hong Kong national security law prosecutions
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 21
AUG 21 · Day 1
Two Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Convicted in National Security Trial
The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China was also found guilty.
Co-defendant Albert Ho pleaded guilty in January.
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were convicted of inciting subversion under Hong Kong's national security law.
“Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan are prisoners of conscience who should never have been prosecuted in the first place. They must be released immediately and unconditionally,”
SARAH BROOKS
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AUG 21 · Day 1
Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty in national security trial
Annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown were banned by authorities in 2020 citing COVID-19 policies.
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were convicted of incitement to subversion under Hong Kong's national security law.
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung face up to 10 years in prison.
“Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan are prisoners of conscience who should never have been prosecuted in the first place. They must be released immediately and unconditionally,”
SARAH BROOKS
verbatim