UN experts: New China law a 'serious risk' to Hong Kong's freedoms


UNITED NATIONS, Sept 4 (AFP): China's national security law for Hong Kong poses a serious risk to the city's freedoms and breaches international legal obligations, UN special rapporteurs on human rights have warned.

Beijing has faced a barrage of criticism over the law, which was imposed in late June after pro-democracy protests rocked the semi-autonomous city last year.

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