From Catalan separatists to Hong Kong activists, the campaign that helped Baltic states win independence still inspires activists the world over. Photo: AFP From Catalan separatists to Hong Kong activists, the campaign that helped Baltic states win independence still inspires activists the world over. Photo: AFP
From Catalan separatists to Hong Kong activists, the campaign that helped Baltic states win independence still inspires activists the world over. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong /  Politics

‘They want freedom the same way we wanted it’: Cheers and support in Lithuania as Hong Kong embraces the ‘Baltic Way’

  • Over 100 supporters joined hands in Lithuania – the way they did 30 years ago – to show solidarity.
  • Local lawmaker says Hongkongers ‘at the frontline of fighting for freedom and democracy’

Topic |   Hong Kong protests
Alvin Lum
Alvin Lum

Updated: 12:53am, 24 Aug, 2019

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From Catalan separatists to Hong Kong activists, the campaign that helped Baltic states win independence still inspires activists the world over. Photo: AFP From Catalan separatists to Hong Kong activists, the campaign that helped Baltic states win independence still inspires activists the world over. Photo: AFP
From Catalan separatists to Hong Kong activists, the campaign that helped Baltic states win independence still inspires activists the world over. Photo: AFP
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