World Uyghur Congress condemns arrest of pro-democratic supporters in China

Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong sentenced under National Security Law
Charges: "Conspiracy to commit subversion"
Origin: Primary election organized in July 2020 to identify pan-democratic candidates
SENTENCING DETAILS:
Benny Tai: 10-year sentence
Joshua Wong: 4-year sentence
Owen Chow: 7-year sentence
WORLD UYGHUR CONGRESS (WUC) RESONSE:
Condemned the arrests
WUC President Turgunjan Alawdun called for international action
Urged democratic nations to address erosion of rule of law
Appealed for global support for the arrested activists
BACKGROUND CONTEXT:
2020 National Security Law imposed by Beijing
Targeted 47 pro-democracy lawmakers and activists
Arrests related to a primary election for Legislative Council elections
BROADER IMPLICATIONS:
Seen as further erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy
Challenges the "one country, two systems" arrangement
Beijing argues law protects economic interests
Critics view it as suppression of democratic freedoms
The arrests highlight ongoing tensions between Hong Kong's democratic aspirations and Chinese government control.