Hong Kong court finds 2 journalists guilty of sedition
Former chief editor Chung Pui-kuen, right, and former acting editor Patrick Lam, left, of the now-defunct independent media outlet Stand News leave the court on the last day of the publication’s sedition trial closing statements in Hong Kong, June 28, 2023.
Hong Kong used to be famous for its feisty and free press. Today, reporting the news there can land you in prison. Two journalists in the Chinese territory are now facing the possibility of jail time after being convicted of sedition for their work. Also, Thailand has a new prime minister. But less than two weeks into her term, Paetongtarn Shinawatra is already facing a complaint that could end up dissolving her political party. Many Thais are now wondering, what’s the point of voting? And, Sudan is facing a national catastrophe. More than half of the country’s population of 45 million is in need of urgent food aid. Millions have been displaced. Peace talks so far have failed to end the civil war.
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