10 Nations Urge End to 'Unjust Prosecutions' After Hong Kong Activist Sentenced
- On Thursday, a Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 more years in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law.
- Wong, 30, has been in detention since 2020, and the new sentence extends his imprisonment until late 2036, when he will be 40.
- On Friday, 10 countries including the U.K. and U.S. urged an immediate end to "unjust prosecutions," arguing authorities use the law "to target individuals for political expression" under the 1984 Sino-British joint declaration.
- Beijing's foreign ministry rejected the criticism, stating it "firmly supports in safeguarding national security," while the Hong Kong government dismissed remarks as "despicable political manipulation."
- Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch criticized the verdict as a tool to punish dissent, noting the prosecution relied on Wong's international lobbying, media appearances, and social media activity.
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US, UK and others condemn sentencing of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong
LONDON, Nov 6 - Ten governments including the United States, Britain, Germany and France issued a statement on Friday condemning the sentencing of Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in jail. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ten nations call for an end to trials deemed unfair in Hong Kong after sentencing pro-democracy activist to a decade in prison.The group urges China and Hong Kong to respect international commitments and rights recognized in the 1984 Joint Declaration.
10 nations urge end to 'unjust prosecutions' after Hong Kong activist sentenced
LONDON — Ten countries including the U.K. Friday urged an immediate end to "unjust prosecutions" under Hong Kong laws after pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in prison. Wong, 30, on Thursday received a new sentence for colluding with foreign powers after spending almost six years behind bars for subversion under the national security law imposed on Hong Kong by the Chinese government. This law is being used "to ta…
The Independent
The Independent (US)UK and US condemn Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong’s 10-year sentence
Britain calls for an end to prosecutions under Hong Kong’s national security law, while Washington demands the pro-democracy activist’s immediate release
The European Union regrets the politically motivated conviction of Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong, it states in a statement. The EU calls for his immediate release.
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