UN Raises Alarm Over Hong Kong Security Law

The United Nations human rights office expressed concern over Hong Kong's security law being used to imprison 45 pro-democracy activists. Despite the situation, the office will maintain dialogue with China, according to spokesperson Jeremy Laurence during a Geneva briefing.

The United Nations human rights office expressed concern on Tuesday regarding the application of Hong Kong's security law, which has led to the imprisonment of 45 pro-democracy activists. However, the office stated it would continue its ongoing dialogue with China.

Jeremy Laurence, a spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), highlighted the agency's grave concerns about the use of these security laws during a Geneva press briefing. Despite the contentious use of these laws, Laurence assured that their engagement with Chinese authorities would remain unchanged.

Responding to a reporter's inquiry, Laurence emphasized that the dialogue with Chinese authorities, which has been ongoing, will not be affected by the current situation and shall continue as it has in the past.