SEVEN OF HONG KONG’S MOST PROMINENT PRO-DEMOCRACY CAMPAIGNERS CONVICTS OF UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY RELATING TO HUGE DEMONSTRATIONS TWO YEARS AGO.
Written by wave FM on April 1, 2021
Seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy campaigners have been convicted of unlawful assembly relating to huge demonstrations two years ago.
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai and veteran politician Martin Lee were among those found guilty of organizing an unauthorized march.
All seven had pleaded not guilty but now face time in prison.
A small group of protesters outside the court held posters denouncing political persecution.
Source[BBC]
Edited by Ayo Odungweru
