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Hong Kong Police Target Overseas Activists with New Arrest Warrants

Hong Kong police issued arrest warrants and bounties for six overseas pro-democracy activists, intensifying a crackdown on dissent.

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Updated: Dec 24th, 2024, 6:20 AM ET

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Hong Kong authorities announced new arrest warrants and bounties for six pro-democracy activists based abroad, adding to a total of 19 wanted individuals. The activists, accused of secession and collusion under national security laws, face bounties of HK$1 million. This move illustrates Hong Kong’s increasing efforts to silence dissent, particularly against those who criticize the government from overseas. Human rights advocates have condemned this action as an intimidation tactic, with calls for the U.K. and Canadian governments to defend their citizens from potential threats.

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