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UK, EU condemn sentencing of Hong Kong activists
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US condemns sentencing of HK pro-democracy activists
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April 17, 2021
HONG KONG (AP) Nine of Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy advocates were sentenced to jail terms yesterday for organising a march during the 2019 anti-government protests that triggered an overwhelming crackdown from Beijing.
Those sentenced include the city’s so-called “father of democracy” Martin Lee as well as pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
They were found guilty earlier this month of organising and participating in a massive protest in August 2019, where an estimated 1.7 million people marched in opposition to a bill that would have allowed suspects to be extradited to mainland China for trial.
The protest was not authorised by the police.
Pro-democracy activist Lee Cheuk-yan, center, arrives at a court in Hong Kong on April 16. (AP Photo)
HONG KONG A Hong Kong court on Friday sentenced five leading pro-democracy advocates, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, to up to 18 months in prison for organizing and participating in a massive march during 2019 anti-government protests that triggered an overwhelming crackdown from Beijing.
A total of nine advocates were given jail terms, but four of them, including 82-year-old lawyer and former lawmaker Martin Lee, had their sentences suspended after their age and accomplishments were taken into consideration.
They were found guilty earlier this month of organizing and participating in a massive protest in August 2019, where an estimated 1.7 million people marched in opposition to a bill that would have allowed suspects to be extradited to mainland China. The march was not authorized by the police.
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