Coverage dated November 10, 2021 to November 11, 2021

Protester Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years for Promoting Hong Kong’s Independence from China

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Amnesty International calls Ma Chun-man’s sentence 'outrageous' and says limits on free speech in Hong Kong are 'dangerously disproportionate'

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Voice of America
Protester Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years for Promoting Hong Kong’s Independence from China (opens Voice of America)
Published Nov 10, 2021
Voice of America's feed description
Amnesty International calls Ma Chun-man’s sentence 'outrageous' and says limits on free speech in Hong Kong are 'dangerously disproportionate'
PJ Media
Hong Kong's 'Captain America' Sentenced to Six Years in Prison (opens PJ Media)
Published Nov 10, 2021
PJ Media's feed description
Ma Chun-man is a Hong Kong democracy advocate famous for holding Captain America's shield at pro-democracy rallies in the city.
Al Jazeera
Hong Kong ‘Captain America’ protester sentenced for slogans (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 10, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description
Ma Chun-man sentenced to more than five years in prison for chanting pro-independence slogans during demonstrations.
CNN
Hong Kong's 'Captain America' jailed under security law (opens CNN)
Published Nov 11, 2021
CNN's feed description
A Hong Kong activist dubbed "Captain America 2.0" for wielding the superhero's shield at pro-democracy protests was jailed for nearly six years on Thursday under a national security law, after a court ruled he promoted independence from China.
NBC News
Hong Kong jails 'Captain America' protester for almost 6 years (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 11, 2021
NBC News's feed description
"I do not feel any regret," Ma Chun-man wrote in a letter to the judge after the court ruled he promoted independence for the Chinese territory.
The Guardian
Hong Kong protester known as ‘Captain America’ jailed for five years (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 11, 2021
The Guardian's feed description
Ma Chun-man, who carried the superhero’s shield and chanted pro-democracy slogans at rallies, was convicted under new security laws
Breitbart News
Hong Kong 'Captain America' Protester Jailed for Nearly Six Years (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 11, 2021
Breitbart News's feed description
A Hong Kong court sentenced a man who dressed to six years in prison on Thursday for "inciting secession."