Hong Kong being watched 'closely' over activist arrests, says UN

The human rights watchdog UNHCR reminds the territory that charges against prominent pro-democracy figures have not gone unnoticed

The United Nations human rights watchdog is "closely following" the arrest and charging of 15 pro-democracy leaders in Hong Kong, reminding the territory's government of its obligations to international law.

Last week authorities arrested pro-democracy leaders and activists including 81-year-old Martin Lee QC, the founder of Hong Kong's democratic party and internationally recognised advocate, media tycoon Jimmy Lai, and veteran politician and activist Lee Cheuk Yan.