Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Hong Kong Watch Benedict Rogers spoke with Premier's Tola Mbakwe on the arrests of over 50 pro-democracy in Hong Kong on 6th January 2021.
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Around 50 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been arrested by police under a new national security law. The arrests represent the biggest crackdown since the controversial legislation was imposed on the city by Beijing in June last year. Local media is reporting they were detained for taking part in an unofficial ballot last year, to select candidates for an upcoming election. Premier's Tola Mbakwe spoke with the co-founder of Hong Watch, Ben Rogers to delve deeper into the situation.