Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow released from prison

Agnes Chow, center, a prominent pro-democracy activist who was sentenced to jail last year for her role in an unauthorized protest, is released in Hong Kong Saturday, June 12, 2021. Chow rose to prominence as a student leader in the now defunct Scholarism and Demosisto political groups, alongside other outspoken activists such as Joshua Wong and Ivan Lam. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow has been released from jail after serving more than six months for taking part in unauthorised assemblies during massive 2019 anti-government protests that triggered a crackdown on dissent in the former British colony.

The 24-year-old was greeted by a crowd of journalists as she left the Tai Lam Centre for Women. She transferred from a prison van to a private car without making any remarks.