China jails Hong Kong activists for border crossing
Court in Shenzen sentences 10 fugitives to between seven months and three years in prison
30 December 2020 - 10:59
Shenzen — A Chinese court sentenced 10 Hong Kong activists to between seven months and three years in jail on Wednesday for illegally crossing the border, in a case that has drawn international attention and concern over the defendants’ treatment.
The 10 had all faced charges in Hong Kong over antigovernment protests in the Chinese-ruled city. They have been held in a mainland prison since their boat was intercepted on August 23 after leaving Hong Kong, allegedly en route to the democratic island of Taiwan...
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