Hong Kong activists struggle to keep flame of democracy alive

Territory’s civil society is under unprecedented pressure, but activists say they will not give up their struggle.

Hong Kong, China – For nearly 20 years, the Civil Human Rights Front has mobilised some of Hong Kong’s biggest police-permitted protest marches, but it is now being accused by authorities of operating illegally. The student union of the University of Hong Kong, the alma mater of modern China’s founding father, is being evicted by the administration. As the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre approaches, all but one of the leaders of the alliance that organises the annual candlelight vigil are behind bars.