Hong Kong activist Wong arrested over unauthorized assembly | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Hong Kong activist Wong arrested over unauthorized assembly

Hong Kong | ByAssociated Press | Posted by Shivani Kumar
Sep 24, 2020 03:12 PM IST

Joshua Wong said he was also accused of violating a pre-coronavirus pandemic law banning the wearing of masks in public places on the pretext they obscure identity.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong said he was arrested again Thursday for allegedly participating in an unauthorized assembly last October.

Joshua Wong tweeted that he was arrested when reporting to the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s Central Police Station.(Reuters)
Joshua Wong tweeted that he was arrested when reporting to the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s Central Police Station.(Reuters)

Wong tweeted that he was arrested when reporting to the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s Central Police Station.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

He said he was also accused of violating a pre-coronavirus pandemic law banning the wearing of masks in public places on the pretext they obscure identity.

Wong was expected to leave the police station and address journalists later Thursday.

He rose to prominence as a student leader during the 2014 Umbrella Movement protests for universal suffrage, and is among a growing number of activists being charged for various relatively minor offenses since Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the territory that has severely restricted political speech.

He played a low-key role in mostly leaderless and sometimes violent anti-government protests last year that led to Beijing imposing the security law. However, with Beijing’s encouragement, Hong Kong authorities have been pursuing charges against major opposition figures for illegal assembly and other minor infractions in what some call a campaign to harass and intimidate.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On