Hong Kong offers $1M bounties for pro-democracy activists, revoking passports in crackdown.

Hong Kong has placed HK$1 million bounties on six pro-democracy activists based overseas, accusing them of national security violations including inciting secession. Passports of seven others have been revoked. This move, part of an ongoing crackdown, aims to curb pro-democracy activities, with authorities defending the actions as necessary for stability following 2019's mass protests.

December 24, 2024
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