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Forty-five activists sentenced in Hong Kong under controversial National Security Law

Nov 20, 2024, at 02:42 pm

The Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has expressed grave concern over the sentencing of 45 opposition activists in Hong Kong to up to 10 years in prison under China’s National Security Law, highlighting the potential erosion of fundamental freedoms in the region.

Hong Kong: First person charged under national security law imprisoned for 9 years

Jul 31, 2021, at 04:35 am

Hong Kong activist Tong Ying-kit, who is the first person to be convicted under the national security law Beijing imposed on the city, has been jailed for nine years, media reports said on Friday.

UN rights official calls on Beijing to allow fact-finding mission to Hong Kong over National Security Law

Jul 05, 2021, at 11:11 pm

Beijing: Putting pressure on China, the United Nations has asked Beijing to allow human rights officials to visit Hong Kong to investigate whether the national security law has undermined the freedoms of its residents, media reports said on Sunday.

National Security Law: Mike Pompeo slams China over dealing with people of Hong Kong

Oct 27, 2020, at 05:40 pm

Washington: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said the Chinese government 'lied' to people of Hong Kong by saying that they would  get 50 years to live in a different political system.

National Security Law: Mike Pompeo slams China over dealing with people of Hong Kong

Oct 27, 2020, at 04:23 am

Washington: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said the Chinese government 'lied' to people of Hong Kong by saying that they would  get 50 years to live in a different political system.

Hong Kong: China suspends extradition agreement with New Zealand week after latter's move

Aug 03, 2020, at 11:01 pm

Beijing: Just a week after New Zealand suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, in response to China passing a new National Security Law- a change that gives the mainland unprecedented power over the territory- Beijing has decided to reciprocate.

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