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Hong Kong democracy figure Joshua Wong faces potential life term after second NSL guilty plea

Joshua Wong, a prominent Hong Kong democracy activist, pleaded guilty to a second national security offense for lobbying foreign sanctions against China and Hong Kong; with up to a life sentence possible, he is already serving about 4 years and 8 months for a prior conviction, and sentencing for this case has yet to be determined. The case highlights the broader crackdown on dissent under the National Security Law after the 2019 protests, as many pro-democracy figures face prison or exile.

via CNN|

#democracy-movement #hong-kong #joshua-wong

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Navalny's Funeral: A Symbol of Hope Amid Despair for Russian Opposition"

Thousands of Russians mourned the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, attending his funeral despite heavy police presence. Navalny's open casket was surrounded by mourners and red and white flowers, with his body visibly thin from his time in prison. Despite despair, mourners expressed defiance and hope, chanting slogans and laying flowers at his grave. Many hope Navalny's death will inspire new strength in Russia's pro-democracy movement, with some urging his death not to be in vain.

via The Associated Press|

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politics2 years ago•6 min saved

The Young Faces of Hong Kong's Democracy Movement: Where Are They Now?

The article provides updates on the current lives of five prominent young activists who were at the forefront of Hong Kong's democracy movement. Agnes Chow, who was sentenced to prison for her involvement in the 2019 social unrest, has left Hong Kong for Canada and has no plans to return. Nathan Law, another co-founder of the disbanded political party Demosisto, is currently living in the UK after seeking asylum and severing ties with his family. Joshua Wong, who gained international fame as a student activist, is currently remanded in custody and facing charges under the national security law. Lester Shum, a former student leader, has been remanded in custody since January 2021 for his role in an unofficial election primary. Edward Leung, a pro-independence activist, was released from prison early in 2022 and has chosen to stay out of the public eye.

via South China Morning Post|

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