Chinese activists detained for supporting Hong Kong protests

Headline Title: Chinese activists detained for supporting Hong Kong protests 07 November 2014 Amnesty International is aware of the following mainland Chinese activists and citizens that have been detained for peacefully expressing support for the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests.In total, 93 people have been detained since the Hong Kong protests began on 26 September. 76 remain in detention as of 6 November 2014.All those detained solely for exercising their right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly must be immediately and unconditionally released.1. Jiang Liuyong…

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