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Activists Arrested After Hong Kong's Deadly Fire Tragedy

12/2/2025

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Chinese authorities have arrested several activists after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, which killed at least 151 people.
Among those arrested are Kenneth Cheung, an ex-district Councillor, and a university student who started a petition on accountability.
Critics, including activist Nathan Law, say the arrests signal authoritarianism and suppression of dissent.
Officials say diverse opinions remain, but no independent inquiry has been announced, fueling concerns about transparency and accountability.

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Chinese authorities have arrested several activists after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, which killed at least 151 people.
Among those arrested are Kenneth Cheung, an ex-district Councillor, and a university student who started a petition on accountability.
Critics, including activist Nathan Law, say the arrests signal authoritarianism and suppression of dissent.
Officials say diverse opinions remain, but no independent inquiry has been announced, fueling concerns about transparency and accountability.