Sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong sparks outrage
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The sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong has sparked international outrage. The group is made up of political activists, academics and former lawmakers - with sentences of up to 10 years handed down. They were arrested in 2021 under the National Security Law which had been imposed by China after months of pro-democracy protests across Hong Kong. Asia Correspondent, Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen.
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