Amnesty International to close Hong Kong offices due to national security law
by Helen Davidson in Taipei from World news | The Guardian on (#5R3R4)
Human rights watchdog cites staff safety among reasons over decision to leave city for first time in 40 years
Amnesty International will close its Hong Kong offices by the end of the year, citing concerns for staff safety trying to operate under the national security law.
The decision, announced on Monday, will leave the city without the human rights organisation's presence for the first time in 40 years.
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