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Added on the 06/01/2021 07:20:17 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Scenes outside law firm Ho Tse Wai and Partners -- a firm known for taking on human rights cases. An American citizen John Clancey, who works for the firm, was among those arrested in Hong Kong on Wednesday under a new national security law imposed by Beijing, two sources told AFP. Clancey is the first American national detained under the new security law in Hong Kong since its imposition in late June last year. IMAGES outside building where law firm Ho Tse Wai and Partners is located
A police van believed to be transporting Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai exits a court complex. Lai was in court on Saturday morning to face a charge under the national security law that could put him in jail for life. IMAGES of police van believed to be transporting Jimmy Lai leaving court complex
Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow has been arrested late at night under China's new national security. "It's now confirmed that Agnes Chow has been arrested for 'inciting secession' under the national security law," her Facebook account said. A police source confirmed to AFP that Chow was among 10 people arrested on Monday in a national security investigation. IMAGES
Images of a young woman being arrested by the police as protesters march in Hong Kong. People took to the streets to demonstrate and mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the pro-democracy protests that hit the semi-autonomous city last year. IMAGES
Hong Kong police ramp up security around the city's legislature -- known as LegCo -- ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.