Amnesty International to close Hong Kong offices due to national security law
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 the safety of staff 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.