Yeung Tsz-chun

Political Prisoner

Yeung Tsz-chun 楊子俊

Age at Arrest: 33

Teacher and publisher

*Sentenced to 9 months of imprisonment.

On 12 June 2019, former teacher Yeung Tsz-chun was shot in the right eye during a demonstration against the extradition bill. Yeung was arrested in hospital for "rioting" and released unconditionally after a few months. However, nearly three years later, Yeung was rearrested and charged with two counts of "participating in an unlawful assembly".

Charge, Incident & sentence:

• Charge: Two counts of participating in an unlawful assembly

  Incident: Yeung participated in a demonstration against the extradition bill on 12 June 2019 and was shot in the right eye.

  Sentencing: 9 months’ imprisonment

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