Student arrested under security law

Hong Kong authorities arrested a university student under the national security law after the Wang Fuk fire that left 146 dead, which critics said aimed to silence calls for accountability.

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After the disastrous fire, Hong Kong's government seeks to quickly stamp out criticism

After the fire in a Hong Kong apartment block that killed at least 146 people, the Beijing-controlled city administration focuses not only on relief and the blame, but also on citizens demanding explanations

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Fire in a residential complex: death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire climbs to 146

More than 40 people remain missing after the devastating fire. The search of the burned-out residential towers is proving difficult

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VRT NWS

William Li survives fire in Hong Kong residential towers: 'I thought about jumping, but ultimately waited for help'

I thought about jumping, but in the end I decided to wait for help. What is certain is that William Li faced mortal danger on Wednesday in the Wang Fuk Court residential towers fire in Hong Kong. He is one of the lucky ones who can recount what happened.

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Tages-Anzeiger

Flames in Hong Kong: Many still missing – Difficult search for fire victims

After the massive blaze in a high-rise complex in Hong Kong, dozens of people remain missing. So far, 146 bodies have been recovered.

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Student arrested under security law

After the disastrous fire, Hong Kong's government seeks to quickly stamp out criticism

Fire in a residential complex: death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire climbs to 146

William Li survives fire in Hong Kong residential towers: 'I thought about jumping, but ultimately waited for help'

Flames in Hong Kong: Many still missing – Difficult search for fire victims

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Student arrested under security law

After the disastrous fire, Hong Kong's government seeks to quickly stamp out criticism

Fire in a residential complex: death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire climbs to 146

William Li survives fire in Hong Kong residential towers: 'I thought about jumping, but ultimately waited for help'

Flames in Hong Kong: Many still missing – Difficult search for fire victims

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