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Added on the 27/07/2021 08:52:16 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Chung Pui-kuen, the former chief editor of Hong Kong's now shuttered pro-democracy news outlet Stand News, arrives at Wanchai District Court ahead of a ruling in a landmark sedition trial. It's the first case of its kind since the city came under Chinese rule in 1997. IMAGES
A small group of protesters gather outside the Hong Kong court where the city's largest national security trial was set to begin. "Crackdown is shameless," read a banner carried by two people, adding: "Immediately release all political prisoners." IMAGES
Police and media stand outside Hong Kong's High Court as the first trial under Hong Kong's new national security law is set to begin on Wednesday without a jury, a landmark moment for the financial hub's fast-changing legal traditions. Tong Ying-kit, 24, was arrested under the new law the day after it came into effect when he allegedly drove his motorbike into a group of police officers during protests on July 1 last year. IMAGES
Images of police and journalists outside the West Kowloon Law Courts Building, where Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is due to stand trial in the Chinese city on national security charges that could see him jailed for life. IMAGES
Hong Kong's largest-ever national security trial begins final arguments Wednesday, more than 1,000 days after the case against 47 democracy activists under the Beijing-imposed law began. 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.
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