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Hong Kong's freedom fighters pay the price of bravery


Hong Kong s freedom fighters pay the price of bravery
Democratic leaders including five Catholics are thrown into prison for their dedication to social justice
Pro-democracy activist Lee Cheuk-yan arrives at West Kowloon court in Hong Kong on April 16 to receive sentencing after being found guilty of organizing an unauthorised assembly in 2019. (Photo: AFP)
Hong Kong, as we have known it, is no longer. I have been writing this for some time, but April 16 was one of the saddest days, even on a personal emotional level, since freedom died in the former British colony on July 1, 2020.
Nine leaders of the democratic opposition were sentenced after being convicted of illegal assembly. Their sentences varied but some had jail terms suspended, including 82-year-old Martin Lee, perhaps due to his old age. Some dear friends were jailed, including Lee Cheuk-yan, Cyd Ho and Leung Kwok-hung. Catholic media tycoon Jimmy Lai was also imprisoned. Already in prison are the young ....

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