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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
Police and media stand outside Hong Kong's High Court as the first trial under Hong Kong's new national security law is set to begin on Wednesday without a jury, a landmark moment for the financial hub's fast-changing legal traditions. Tong Ying-kit, 24, was arrested under the new law the day after it came into effect when he allegedly drove his motorbike into a group of police officers during protests on July 1 last year. 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
Veteran pro-democracy activists arrive at a Hong Kong court to receive their sentences after being convicted for their roles in organising and participating in one of the biggest democracy protests that had engulfed the city in 2019. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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