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Hong Kong's largest national security trial opened Monday with dozens of pro-democracy figures accused of trying to topple the government in a case critics

The trial of 47 of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city. The proceedings are expected to last more than four months, and the defendants may face up to life in prison, if convicted. Those on trial represent…

Dozens of pro-democracy figures have been charged with "conspiracy to commit subversion" and are facing possible life sentences. Their trial opened two years after the initial arrests.

Hong Kong: The trial of 47 of Hong Kong s most prominent pro democracy figures begins on Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security...

Hong Kong's largest national security trial opened Monday with dozens of pro-democracy figures accused of trying to topple the government in a case critics say reflects the criminalisation of dissent…

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's largest national security trial opened Monday with dozens of pro-democracy figures accused of trying to topple the government in a case critics say reflects the criminalisation of dissent in the Chinese territory.

The 47 defendants, who include some of the citys most prominent activists, face up to life in prison if convicted

Police keep watch outside a court in Hong Kong on February 6, 2023 as the trial of 47 of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures begins in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city. (Peter PARKS / AFP) HONG KONG, China – A small group of pr

Proceedings are largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city; defendants may face up to life in prison, if convicted