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Added on the 15/04/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
A small group of protesters gather outside the Hong Kong court where the city's largest national security trial was set to begin. "Crackdown is shameless," read a banner carried by two people, adding: "Immediately release all political prisoners." IMAGES
The trial of 47 of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city. IMAGES
Heavy security presence in Hong Kong as the city marks the 33rd anniversary of China's Tiananmen crackdown. Police officers conduct searches at Victoria Park, where traditionally vigils were held on the day of Tiananmen anniversary. In Causeway Bay, near the park, police officers are also on guard, ushering a pro-democracy activist away from the premise. IMAGES
A Hong Kong court convicted a former waiter of terrorism and inciting secession on Tuesday in the first trial conducted under a national security law that was imposed by China to stamp out dissent. IMAGES
Police and media are seen outside court ahead of Hong Kong's first national security trial verdict. The court will lay down a marker on the city's future legal landscape when it delivers its verdict in the first trial using a national security law imposed by China to stamp out dissent. IMAGES