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Activists say jailing Umbrella Movement leaders shows how freedom of speech is being restricted in the city.

Demonstrator hold yellow umbrella in a protest against the extradition law amendments [James Wendlinger/Global News Insight]

Activists sentenced to up to 16 months’ jail after being convicted last month of public nuisance offences.

(L-R) Pro-democracy activists Lee Wing-tat, Chan Kin-man, Benny Tai, Chu Yiu-ming, Tanya Chan and Shiu Ka-chun arrive at the court for sentencing on their involvement in the Occupy Central, also known

Nine guilty on charges of incitement and conspiracy for their role in leading the 79-day mass protest.

Pro-democracy protesters carrying yellow umbrellas stage a three-minute silence outside government headquarters in Hong Kong to mark the second anniversary of the movement