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Human Rights Lawyers Face Severe Sentences

Chinese human rights lawyers Yu Wensheng and Xu Zhiyong are facing severe sentences for their activism. Yu received three years' detention, while Xu's health deteriorates amid a hunger strike. International calls for their release grow, highlighting ongoing human rights abuses in China and beyond.

Hong Kong Activists Sentenced Under Security Law

In a landmark ruling, 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong were sentenced to prison terms of up to 10 years for conspiracy to commit subversion under the national security law. The case stems from their involvement in an unofficial primary election aimed at securing a legislative majority to challenge the government. The sentences have drawn international condemnation.