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Macau ex-lawmaker jailed 12.5 years in first national security trial

A prominent Macau democrat was sentenced to 12.5 years for subversion in the city's first known national security trial, per state broadcaster TDM. The conviction marks a judicial milestone in Macau's application of national security law, signaling tighter political control. The verdict is likely to deter opposition activity and may draw international scrutiny.

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Daily Maverick4 days agoCN, MO, BRengCredibility 22%View source

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Mosaic Score6.1

Model confidence0.7

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.2

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#national security #subversion #political repression #judicial #china

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Macau

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activeJustice2d ago

Macau: First National Security Law Subversion Sentence Issued

Au Kam San, a former pro-democracy legislator and activist, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for subversion under Macau's national security law. This marks the first conviction under the statute, signaling a tightening of political control and increased enforcement of security legislation in the territory. The transparency of the trial remains uncertain.

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