Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Found Guilty

A Hong Kong court found 14 pro-democracy activists guilty of conspiring to subvert the state under the national security law imposed by Beijing. The trial is seen as a crackdown on dissent following mass anti-government protests in 2019.

Hong Kong Court Convicts Pro-Democracy Activists

Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists in the city's biggest national security case under a law imposed by Beijing. Those found guilty could face up to life in prison. The activists were accused of conspiracy to commit subversion for their involvement in an unofficial primary election. The court said their plan to veto bills would lead to a constitutional crisis for Hong Kong.

Aleksei Navalny's Posthumous Memoir 'Patriot'

Aleksei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader who died in prison, wrote a memoir titled 'Patriot' about his life and work as a pro-democracy activist. The book, published posthumously, details his defiance against the Kremlin and his unwavering commitment to fighting dictatorship.