HONG KONG, Feb 26 — The father of wanted pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok was sentenced to eight months in prison under Hong Kong’s national security law, the first conviction under the new Article 23.
HONG KONG, Feb 26 — The father of wanted pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok was sentenced to eight months in prison under Hong Kong’s national security law, the first conviction under the new Article 23.
Kwok Yin-sang, 69, was found guilty of attempting to access his daughter’s insurance funds, totaling HK$88,609 (US$11,342). Anna, a leader of the Hong Kong Democracy Council, is one of 34 overseas activists wanted for alleged collusion with foreign forces.
She called the conviction “guilt by blood” and “transnational repression,” noting the policy was never in her name. Magistrate Andy Cheng said the case was serious under the law and unrelated to family ties. — Reuters
BANGKOK, April 24 — Thailand’s Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a petition accusing 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over their 2021 move to amend a law protecting the monarchy from criticism, according to Thai media reports.
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — The Court of Appeal today dismissed Kepala Batas MP Dr Siti Mastura’s appeal against a High Court ruling ordering her to pay RM825,000 in damages and costs for defaming three DAP leaders by linking them to former Communist Party of Malaya leader Chin Peng.
THE HAGUE, April 23 — Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial at the International Criminal Court after judges on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his controversial “war on drugs.”