World Alert: Hong Kong bars democracy activist Joshua Wong from contesting local elections, heightening concerns about political freedoms

Wong hasn't played a central role in the current unrest roiling the city, but he remains Hong Kong's most internationally recognized democracy activist. He shot to fame as leader of a 2014 movement calling for universal suffrage and was later jailed for his activism.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Oct 29, 12:27 AM     Hong Kong bars democracy activist Joshua Wong from contesting local elections, heightening concerns about political freedoms Wong hasn't played a central role in the current unrest roiling the city, but he remains Hong Kong's most internationally recognized democracy activist. He shot to fame as leader of a 2014 movement calling for universal suffrage and was later jailed for his activism. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071