Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case

Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".

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Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case

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Pro-democracy former lawmaker Au Kam San was found guilty of "subversion against the political power of the State." He was handed a prison sentence of 12-and-a-half years.

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Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case

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Ex-lawmaker jailed in Macau's first national security trial

Pro-democracy former lawmaker Au Kam San was found guilty of "subversion against the political power of the State." He was handed a prison sentence of 12-and-a-half years.

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