Group of 86 NGOs issue letter calling for scrapping of planned Hong Kong security law
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A group of 86 non-government organisations issued a joint letter on Wednesday asking Chinese authorities to scrap plans to introduce national security legislation in Hong Kong, saying it threatens basic rights and freedoms.