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Outrage Grows as Hong Kong Targets Activists' Families

5/10/2025

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Activists' Families Targeted

The Hong Kong government is ramping up its crackdown on exiled activists, exemplified by the alarming arrest of Anna Kwok's father under the controversial National Security Ordinance. This disturbing trend of targeting activists' families has sparked outrage, with human rights groups urgently calling for the charges to be dropped and for global accountability for Hong Kong's actions.

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Uyghur Activists Attacked

A chilling spearphishing campaign aimed at Uyghur activists abroad reveals China's ruthless digital repression. Members of the World Uyghur Congress were targeted with malware disguised as a Uyghur language editor. Meanwhile, Danish lawmakers are pushing for an investigation into China's intimidation tactics against dissidents in Denmark, shedding light on the dangers faced by activists and their families.

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Activists' Families Targeted

The Hong Kong government is ramping up its crackdown on exiled activists, exemplified by the alarming arrest of Anna Kwok's father under the controversial National Security Ordinance. This disturbing trend of targeting activists' families has sparked outrage, with human rights groups urgently calling for the charges to be dropped and for global accountability for Hong Kong's actions.

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