09/04/2019 (Agence Europe) – The spokeswoman of the European External Action Service, Maja Kocijancic, said on Tuesday 9 April that the fact that nine pro-democracy activists of the “umbrella” movement had been convicted of “disturbing public order could have a detrimental effect on the development of democracy in Hong Kong”. The spokesperson stressed the importance of respecting fundamental rights and freedoms, including freedom of expression and peaceful demonstration. Ms...