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Hong Kong's last active pro-democracy group says it will disband amid security crackdown
HONG KONG, JUN 29 – The League of Social Democrats cited safety concerns and political crackdowns as reasons for disbanding, leaving Hong Kong without formal pro-democracy parties after over 330 arrests under security laws.
- The League of Social Democrats, Hong Kong's last active pro-democracy party, announced its disbandment on Sunday amid growing political pressure.
- The disbandment follows a five-year crackdown after Beijing imposed national security laws in 2020 and the passage of Article 23 laws in 2024.
- Founded in 2006 as a radical wing, the party was known for street protests and suffered arrests of leaders like Leung Kwok-hung and Jimmy Sham.
- Chairperson Chan Po-ying said they were 'left with no choice' and expressed pride in contributing to Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement despite shrinking freedoms.
- The disbandment leaves Hong Kong without a formal pro-democracy opposition willing to hold street protests amid continued government insistence on stability measures.
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