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This is mental, I feel so sad for the people of HK. Bleak times ahead.
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Just seen the news. Fucking CCP and the fragile regime. Trying to lock up the idea of politics and democracy for HK people. The law and judges will be next. 😔😔😔.
I hope the UK stands true to its stance on the BNO passport holders as a few friends with young kids are worried about what schooling will be like when there kids are of age to go to school
hats
Rich_G
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Dawn raids in HK, from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/06/dozens-of-hong-kong-pro-democracy-figures-arrested-in-sweeping-crackdown?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
“More than 50 pro-democracy politicians and campaigners have been arrested in early morning raids in Hong Kong, in an unprecedented crackdown by authorities on opposition in the region.
The activists were reportedly held under the national security law over accusations they “subverted state power” by holding primaries and saying they intended to win a majority of seats in the Hong Kong election. Under the national security law (NSL) subversion carries a maximum penalty of life in prison for “principal offenders”.
The sweeping arrests on Wednesday morning came without warning, and shocked observers. It is the largest single mass arrest of people under the NSL, and appeared to relate to just a singular event: the holding of democratic votes.”