Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The prominent Hong Kong activist pleaded guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law (NSL).
He was one of 45 opposition figures jailed for participating in unofficial “primaries” in 2020 - the largest mass prosecution under the NSL to date. UN experts have said the charges relate to activities protected under international human rights law.
Hong Kong’s human rights situation has deteriorated dramatically since 2020, with more than 300 people arrested for violating the NSL or a colonial-era “sedition” law. In addition, the so-called Article 23 legislation introduced by the local authorities in 2024 has further deepened repression and silenced opposition voices in the city.
No one should be jailed for peacefully exercising their rights. Authorities must release everyone detained solely for their political participation.
The prominent Hong Kong activist pleaded guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law (NSL).
He was one of 45 opposition figures jailed for participating in unofficial “primaries” in 2020 - the largest mass prosecution under the NSL to date. UN experts have said the charges relate to activities protected under international human rights law.
Hong Kong’s human rights situation has deteriorated dramatically since 2020, with more than 300 people arrested for violating the NSL or a colonial-era “sedition” law. In addition, the so-called Article 23 legislation introduced by the local authorities in 2024 has further deepened repression and silenced opposition voices in the city.
No one should be jailed for peacefully exercising their rights. Authorities must release everyone detained solely for their political participation.
