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Hong Kong group behind major pro-democracy protests disbands amid police pressure
End of Civil Human Rights Front comes days after police suggested its past rallies may have violated national security law
A major civil society group that was behind some of Hong Kong’s biggest protests has disbanded under increasing pressure from police.
- Helen Davidson
- The Guardian
The Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) announced its closure on Sunday, saying no members were willing to perform secretariat duties after its convenor, Figo Chan Ho-wun, was jailed for 18 months over a 2019 rally.
The 19-year-old umbrella organisation, which in the past had counted numerous political parties as members, has been a significant presence or…