Largest Protest Group in HK Says Unable to Function Under Pressure and Disbands
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0.000 HBDLargest Protest Group in HK Says Unable to Function Under Pressure and Disbands
<center>https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/08/18/11/04/hongkong-2654533_960_720.jpg</center> Many anticipated that there would be drastic changes taking place once the new "security" law had been [passed](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-52765838) and what that might mean for demonstrations and freedom of the press in the region in Hong Kong. # An End to Critical Reporting and Protesting? One of the most popular newspapers in the region, the Apple Daily, a pro-democracy newspaper, had to print its final issue this year (which they sold out of) [after the government](https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kongs-apple-daily-will-close-after-government-choked-funds-11624437029) reportedly froze their funds, seized computers, and had arrested some executives. <center>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6FilAwmzbU</center> There have been many pro democracy protests that have taken place in the region in the last several years. But it is believed now that this new "security" law is going to have a significant impact on silencing opposition and general dissent. Now, we see that one of the largest protest groups is also calling it quits too over concern for what the new rules might mean for their freedom of speech and assembly. They say that they are unable to operate in the face of government pressure. Who might be silenced next?
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