Pakistan, June 29 -- HONG KONG - The League of Social Democrats (LSD), Hong Kong's last active pro-democracy group, announced its disbandment on Sunday, citing overwhelming political pressure from years of sweeping national security crackdowns.

The group, co-founded in 2006 by activist Leung Kwok-hung, became known for bold street protests and support for grassroots causes. However, with its leadership largely imprisoned and dissent heavily suppressed, members said they had "no choice" but to dissolve.

Speaking at a press conference, LSD chairperson Chan Po-ying said the group could no longer operate safely. "We have seen civil society vanish, red lines multiply, and freedom disappear," she said. "We cannot ask our members to risk their...