The human rights watchdog UNHCR reminds the territory that charges against prominent pro-democracy figures have not gone unnoticed
The United Nations human rights watchdog is “closely following” the arrest and charging of 15 pro-democracy leaders in Hong Kong, reminding the territory’s government of its obligations to international law.
Last week authorities arrested pro-democracy leaders and activists including 81-year-old Martin Lee QC, the founder of Hong Kong’s democratic party and internationally recognised advocate, media tycoon Jimmy Lai, and veteran politician and activist Lee Cheuk Yan.
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