Release of Former Hong Kong Lawmakers Jailed Under Security Law
Four former Hong Kong lawmakers were released from prison after serving more than four years for convictions under a Beijing-imposed security law. They were arrested for their roles in an unofficial primary election aimed at paralyzing the government and forcing the city leader to resign. The activists' convictions have been criticized for crushing dissent and shrinking civil liberties in Hong Kong.
Key Points
- Four former Hong Kong lawmakers released after serving more than four years in prison
- Convicted under Beijing-imposed security law for their roles in an unofficial primary election
- Activists aimed to paralyze the government and force the city leader to resign
- Critics say convictions illustrate crackdown on dissent and shrinking civil liberties in Hong Kong