Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats announced its disbandment on Sunday, citing immense political pressure from a five-year national security crackdown.

This move leaves Hong Kong without any formal pro-democracy opposition presence.

The organization, co-founded by former lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung in 2006 as a radical wing of the pro-democracy camp, is the third major opposition party to shut down in the past two years.

The decision comes amid mounting challenges, including the near-total imprisonment of leadership members and the erosion of civil society.

The group had been known for organizing small protests this year, marking it as one of the last active groups engaging in such activities.

The national security law imposed by China in 2020 and subsequent legislation have significantly curtailed public gatherings and protests, following mass pro-democracy demonstrations in 2019.

These legal measures have led to the disbandment of several opposition parties and the imprisonment of key activists, signaling a shift towards greater political repression in Hong Kong.