Student leader Joshua Wong hit what he termed as “political persecution” by the police after he was charged over protests that led to pro-democracy street rallies. The 18-year-old Wong is expected to appear in court Friday, August 28, for charges of obstructing police at a previous demonstration. Wong and other activists accused authorities of engaging in a with hunt aimed at leaders of the Umbrella Movement, which paralyzed the city for more than two months.
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