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14 Sep, 4 tweets, 1 min read
A #HongKong group which provided support to prisoners is to disband. It is the latest pro-democracy civil society group to dissolve in recent months, amid what critics have called a national security crackdown on dissent. hongkongfp.com/2021/09/14/bre…
Wall-fare, founded by former pro-democracy lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun, provided support for detained pro-democracy activists by raising funds to provide daily necessities and providing emotional support through a coordinated a letter-writing scheme.
The disbandment comes after the city’s security chief claimed last week that prisoners were using privileges such as chocolates and hair clips to recruit forces to endanger national security.
The group disbands as Hong Kong prisons sees an influx of detainees following the 2019 pro-democracy protests and unrest, and subsequent arrests under the national security law. The majority of national security arrestees have been denied bail.

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