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Hong Kong: Why six activists have their passports revoked

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Published: June 13th, 2024,
Last updated: July 18th, 2024

Former Hong Kong MP Nathan Law in exile in London.

The Hong Kong government announced on Wednesday that it has revoked the passports of six activists living abroad. The individuals affected include former pro-democracy legislator Nathan Law, labor unionist Mung Siu-tat and activists Simon Cheng, Finn Lau, Johnny Fok and Tony Choi. Under the National Security Law, they are accused of committing crimes that threaten national security. The activists, who are exiled in the UK, allegedly collaborated with „external forces“ to tarnish Hong Kong’s reputation.

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