4 Hong Kong activists released on bail after prosecutors withdraw appeal, 43 remain in custody Toggle share menu Advertisement 4 Hong Kong activists released on bail after prosecutors withdraw appeal, 43 remain in custody A supporter holds a sign with photos of pro-democracy activists while queuing up for the court hearing over national security law outside West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, in Hong Kong on Mar 1, 2021. (Reuters/Tyrone Siu) 05 Mar 2021 09:00PM Share this content Bookmark HONG KONG: Four Hong Kong democracy activists were released from custody on Friday (Mar 5) after prosecutors withdrew an appeal against a court decision to grant them bail in a controversial national security case following marathon hearings this week.