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One of the last pro-democracy media organisations in Hong Kong, Stand News, is shutting down after it was raided by police and senior staff were arrested.
Seven people, both current and former employees, were detained by Hong Kong police for "conspiracy to publish seditious publications".
"Because of the situation, Stand News is ceasing operations immediately," the organisation said in a Facebook post.
More than 200 police officers were sent to raid the publication's office.
Hong Kong police said in a statement they were authorised to "search and seize relevant journalistic materials".
In a post on Facebook, Stand News said it would no longer be updating its website and would be removing its social media content "within a day".
One of the last pro-democracy media organisations in Hong Kong, Stand News, is shutting down after it was raided by police and senior staff were arrested.
Seven people, both current and former employees, were detained by Hong Kong police for "conspiracy to publish seditious publications".
"Because of the situation, Stand News is ceasing operations immediately," the organisation said in a Facebook post.
More than 200 police officers were sent to raid the publication's office.
Hong Kong police said in a statement they were authorised to "search and seize relevant journalistic materials".
In a post on Facebook, Stand News said it would no longer be updating its website and would be removing its social media content "within a day".
Stand News: Independent outlet to close after senior staff arrested
Seven people linked to Stand News are arrested for "conspiracy to publish a seditious publication".
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Hong Kong Police Raid Pro-Democracy Stand News Outlet, Arrest Six
Stand News is the most prominent remaining pro-democracy publication in Hong Kong
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