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Hong Kong pro-democracy activists jailed for protests

Pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam were sentenced to jail on Wednesday on charges related to an unauthorised anti-government protest on June 21 last year at Hong Kongs police headquarters

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Activists Joshua Wong (C) and Ivan Lam (L) board a police van at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre on Wednesday. Pic/AFP

Activists Joshua Wong (C) and Ivan Lam (L) board a police van at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre on Wednesday. Pic/AFP

Pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam were sentenced to jail on Wednesday on charges related to an unauthorised anti-government protest on June 21 last year at Hong Kong’s police headquarters.

Wong, who pleaded guilty to organising and participating in the protest, received 13-1/2 months behind bars. Chow, who also pleaded guilty to participating in the protest and inciting others to take part, received 10 months, while Lam received 7 months after pleading guilty to incitement.

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