Fresh wave of arrests of opposition camp in Hong Kong linked to security law
Over 50 politicians and activists were rounded up by police on Wednesday (Jan 6) morning.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Over 50 politicians and activists were rounded up by police on Wednesday (Jan 6) morning.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong police arrested 53 people in dawn raids on democracy activists on Wednesday in the biggest crackdown since China last year imposed a security law which opponents say is aimed at quashing dissent in the former British colony.
Hong Kong police arrested 53 people in raids on democracy activists on Wednesday, with authorities saying an unofficial vote to choose opposition candidates in city elections was part of a plan to “overthrow” the government.
Hong Kong police said on Wednesday 53 people were arrested in a swoop on pro-democracy activists that involved about 1,000 national security officers, the biggest crackdown yet on the Chinese-ruled city's opposition camp.
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