US condemns Hong Kong student activists' arrest, Pompeo calls for their immediate release

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday, October 29 slammed China for arrest of three student pro-democracy activists under new national security law and demanded ir release. Pompeo criticised China-controlled Hong Kong police force and demanded that Beijing release student activists. US Secretary of State furr went on to d that China has failed to uphold its international obligations under 1984 Si-British Joint Declaration which promised Hong Kong’s automy.

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US calls for release of three student activists detained by China

In a press statement, Pompeo said, " United States strongly condemns arrest and detention of three student democracy activists and calls on Hong Kong authorities to release those that remain detained immediately. Beijing-controlled Hong Kong government continues to stifle dissent, repress public opinion, and use law enforcement for political purposes."

Mike Pompeo continued his criticism of China by stating that Beijing h completely done away with human rights in Hong Kong, "including rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression." US State Secretary also reiterated  United States' commitment to people of Hong Kong.  

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draconian national security law that China imposed on Hong Kong came into effect on July 1. As per law, any perceived act of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces is punishable with severe sentences. law was hurriedly brought in by Beijing in order to bring Hong Kong under control following months of intense protests.

Tony Chung, a 19-year-old former leer of pro-independence group, is one of three students that Pompeo was referring to. Chung was arrested after attempting to seek asylum in United States and has been charged with secession, money laundering offences, and publishing seditious material.

(With ANI inputs, Im AP)

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