Pro-democracy activist sentenced to 12 years in prison

Macau's court sentenced pro-democracy activist Au Kam San to 12 years and six months in prison for national security crimes. The trial was held behind closed doors, raising concerns about transparency. The Chinese government claimed external forces are attempting to destabilize the region. Au's lawyer criticized the trial as a farce and called for Portugal to demand his release. Au's wife expressed that the verdict is unacceptable and described the trial as politically motivated. Legal experts in Macau have raised doubts about the lack of information surrounding the case.