Hong Kong Jails 12 for 2019 Legislature Storming Amid Crackdown on Dissent

The sentencing of individuals for their role in the pro-democracy protests highlights ongoing tensions and concerns over freedom in the city.

Hong Kong authorities condemn a BBC report on the jailing of political activists for the 2019 rioting, accusing it of smearing the national security law.
A court in Hong Kong sentenced 12 individuals to jail terms ranging from over four years to nearly seven years for storming the city's legislature during the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
The sentencing comes amid heightened tensions and a crackdown on dissent following the imposition of a controversial national security law.
Actor Gregory Wong was among those sentenced, receiving a jail term of six years and two months for his involvement in the storming of the Legislative Council Complex.
The incident has sparked international attention and criticism, with concerns over the erosion of freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong.