Dar es Salaam, April 29 -- CHINA: FOUR former opposition lawmakers, jailed inHong Kong landmark national security case last year, were released on Tuesday after completing their time in prison.

They were the first among 45 convicted that were released from jail.

All four individuals were transported from prison in vehicles with their curtains drawn.

The four opposition figures pleaded guilty and were each sentenced to four years and two months in prison in November.

Last year, authorities in Hong Kong arrested 47 individuals on charges of subversion under a national security law imposed by Beijing.

The figures included some notable democracy advocates, elected lawmakers, district councilors, unionists and academics.

During the ...