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David Cameron Call for Release of Jimmy Lai

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David Cameron, the former UK Prime Minister and current foreign secretary, has made a significant plea for the release of Jimmy Lai, a prominent British citizen and pro-democracy newspaper publisher facing a high-profile trial in Hong Kong. Lai, 76, is charged under China’s national security law, which was imposed in the aftermath of the 2019 pro-democracy protests. The charges, including colluding with foreign forces and conspiring to publish seditious material, could result in a life sentence.

Cameron’s intervention emphasizes the violation of the Sino-British joint declaration by the national security law and expresses deep concern over the erosion of rights and freedoms in Hong Kong. He specifically denounces the “politically motivated prosecution” of Jimmy Lai, highlighting the attempt to stifle freedom of expression and association.

The former prime minister urges Chinese authorities to repeal the national security law and calls on Hong Kong to end Lai’s prosecution and secure his release. The United States State Department echoes these sentiments, adding to the growing international pressure for the immediate release of the pro-democracy figure. The trial is closely watched worldwide, raising concerns about Beijing’s increasing influence in the former British colony.

Jimmy Lai, the founder of Hong Kong’s now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, was arrested in 2020 amid a crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement. His arrest has emerged as a focal point, particularly for Conservative backbenchers advocating for a more assertive stance by the UK government against China.

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Izaan Zubair

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