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Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid two independent bookshops
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Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid two independent bookshops
Hong Kong police have raided two independent bookshops and arrested five people on suspicion of violating national security laws.
- Police arrested two men and three women during raids on the Have A Nice Stay and Greenfield Book Store in Mong Kok.
- Authorities said the publications incited hatred against the government, judiciary, and law enforcement.
- Have A Nice Stay had announced its closure a day before the raid, citing financial reasons and an "elusive red line" over acceptable material.
- Amnesty International said uncertainty over "red lines" left booksellers guessing which titles could lead to criminal investigation.
TopicsFreedom of SpeechSecurity CampaignsHong KongSecurity and LawcensorshipIndependent BookstoresjudiciaryMong KokArrestsHuman Rights OrganizationsShopsbooksNational Security LawpoliceChinaBookstoresAmnesty InternationalIncitement
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