Organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils sentenced to up to 7 years and 3 months in national security case

A Hong Kong court has sentenced three pro-democracy activists who organized annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The individuals face prison terms of up to 7 years and 3 months. These convictions were handed down under a national security law, which critics argue has been used to stifle dissent within the region. The ruling marks a significant legal action against those who maintained the tradition of honoring the victims of the crackdown.