Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groups Source: Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong’s sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it Category: International
By Victoria Bela Beijing says rebel leader Peng Deren is getting treatment in southwest China border province where he was reported to be under house arrest. Source: China says Myanmar rebel chief in Yunnan for medical care, contrary to detention reports
By Tiffany May The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many had already been in jail for years. Source: Dozens of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Sentenced in Mass Trial Category: Politics and Government, Political Prisoners, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Hong Kong Protests (2019), Communist Party […]