Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters who took part in the 2019-20 movement have been treated in an exceptionally harsh manner by the criminal justice system, reveals a new report.

Harsh justice for Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters; report reveals 'extraordinarily high' detention of youth

A Hong Kong court convicted Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, one of the most senior Roman Catholic bishops in Asia, guilty of failing to register a now-disbanded fund for pro-democracy demonstrators and fined him HK$4,000 ($512).

Hong Kong: Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, found guilty of funding pro-democracy protests

Nine veteran Hong Kong activists face jail after they were convicted on unlawful assembly charges for their role in organising one of the biggest democracy protests to engulf the city in 2019.

9 veteran Hong Kong activists convicted for unauthorized assembly in 2019

China has laid out a draft of reforms that are being discussed in the biggest political meeting of the year. The three terms that form the basic structure of the politics of Hong Kong have not been mentioned in the new draft.

China removes Hong Kong's fundamental structure from new draft

The hearing for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion resume on Tuesday, following a marathon hearing that extended well past midnight before it was adjourned after one of the defendants fainted.

Hong Kong: Hearing for democracy activists resumes after marathon session

In Hong Kong, the crackdown on the Democratic opposition has intensified. On Sunday 47 pro-democracy activists and lawmakers were detained on charges of conspiracy.

Hong Kong: 47 activists & lawmakers arrested on conspiracy charges

Protesters rallied in Bangkok on Sunday against the government as tensions rose in the kingdom after the arrest of three activists leading the pro-democracy movement.

Tensions swell in Thailand ahead of fresh pro-democracy protest

As Covid-19 cases slow down to a trickle, Hong Kong protest erupt again. This time over another controversial bill that seeks to criminalize any insults to the Chinese national anthem.

Hong Kong Protests erupt again? Controversy on Chinese National Anthem

From meditation to memory games, former political prisoners in Myanmar are dishing out tips on surviving isolation in a pandemic as the country once severed from the world again closes its borders.

Isolation blues? Myanmar's ex-political prisoners share survival tips

Hong Kong protesters seek UK support in the pro-democracy campaign. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong enters 15th week of mass protests

Hong Kong protesters seek UK support in pro-democracy campaign. Watch video to know more.

Hong Kong protesters seek UK support in pro-democracy campaign

Fights erupted in Hong Kong on Saturday with political rivals trading blows in a mall and Beijing supporters using Chinese flags to assault opponents on a street, deepening the city's polarisation after months of pro-democracy protests.

Mall brawls and street fights as Hong Kong polarisation deepens

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has met Germany's foreign minister as he carries abroad his call to support the growing pro-democracy movement in the former British colony, a meeting slammed on Tuesday by China as "disrespectful".

Wrong for German politicians to tap into anti-China separatist wave: China on Joshua Wong's meeting with foreign minister Heiko Maas

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Hong Kong police on Monday admitted to using undercover officers "disguised" as protestors during the pro-democracy protests over the weekend. "I can say that during the time when our police officers were disguised, firstly they would not provoke anything, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tang Ping-Keung said in a press conference.

Hong Kong police admit 'disguising' themselves in protest, defend action

China on Monday slammed violent protesters in Hong Kong who had thrown petrol bombs at police officers and linked them to "terrorism", as Beijing ramps up its rhetoric against pro-democracy protests in the financial hub.

China slams Hong Kong violence as 'terrorism'; airport cancels all flight operations due to protests

Hong Kong police on Monday unveiled water cannon trucks as a new way to combat pro-democracy protesters after tear gas and rubber bullets failed to stop more than two months of rallies.

In warning to protesters, Hong Kong police demonstrates water cannons equipped with surveillance cameras

Hong Kong protesters readied to take to the streets again on Sunday, defying a police ban on marches in the Chinese-controlled territory and continuing a restive weekend of demonstrations which saw police fire teargas overnight.

Hong Kong braces for fresh protests as marchers set to defy police ban

Riot police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Sunday evening to disperse pro-democracy protesters close to Beijing's office in Hong Kong, plunging the financial hub deeper into crisis.

Tear gas, rubber bullets fired at Hong Kong protesters near Beijing's office