Hong Kong, Aug 7 (TIWN) Twenty-four people in Hong Kong, including pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Nathan Law, have been charged for participating in a banned vigil marking the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in China, it was reported.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was among those charged with "taking part in an unauthorised assembly".

Hong Kong has long been the only place on Chinese soil where a commemoration of the crackdown is allowed.

But it was banned this year, with authorities citing coronavirus fears.

It came weeks before a controversial national security law came into force, criminalising acts of anti-Beijing protest which could see Hong Kong residents sent to mainland China for trial.

It's led to fears that the territory's freedoms are being eroded. Critics had earlier said that it could led to pro-democracy protesters in the region being given life sentences.