Hong Kong Sentences 45 Pro-Democracy Leaders in Landmark Trial
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A Hong Kong court sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison for violating Beijing's national security law by participating in an informal primary poll in 2020. The case, which began in 2021, saw 47 activists charged with subversion of state power. The harsh sentences have drawn international criticism, highlighting concerns over the erosion of civil liberties and judicial independence in Hong Kong since the law's implementation. Notable figures like Benny Tai and Joshua Wong received lengthy sentences, reflecting the crackdown on dissent in the city.
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