Four former opposition lawmakers, jailed in Hong Kong’s landmark national security case last year, were released on Tuesday after completing their time in prison.
They were the first among 45 convicted that were released from jail.
All four individuals were transported from prison in vehicles with their curtains drawn.
The four opposition figures pleaded guilty and were each sentenced to four years and two months in prison in November.
Why were the opposition members arrested?
Last year, authorities in Hong Kong arrested 47 individuals on charges of subversion under a national security law imposed by Beijing.
The figures included some notable democracy advocates, elected lawmakers, district councilors, unionists and academics.
During the trial two were found not guilty. The 45 others received sentences between four to 10 years.
The four opposition members released on Tuesday were in custody since March 2021 and received the lightest penalty among the convicted.
Source:DW
