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Today in History: Stanley Internment Camp in Hong Kong liberated

8/16/2025

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On August 16, 1945, the Stanley Internment Camp in Hong Kong was liberated after Japan's surrender in World War II. Established by Japanese forces, the camp held around 2,800 non-Chinese enemy nationals for 44 months. The liberation marked a significant moment in the aftermath of the war, ending the suffering of those interned.

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On August 16, 1945, the Stanley Internment Camp in Hong Kong was liberated after Japan's surrender in World War II. Established by Japanese forces, the camp held around 2,800 non-Chinese enemy nationals for 44 months. The liberation marked a significant moment in the aftermath of the war, ending the suffering of those interned.