![]() ![]() I don’t think anyone wants anyone to get hurt tonight," Peter said.Īnother protester named Steven said, “If police fire tear gas we will fight them."Īsked if it would be better if police stayed inside and let people disperse slowly but peacefully, he said “totally.” “Whenever there’s police it will be a mess and people will get hurt. ![]() The last MTR trains of the night also run around this time. What are the protesters saying? Speaking to CNN, one protester who only gave his first name as Peter said, “When there’s no police (at past events), people left at exactly 11:59 p.m.,” he said, referring to when police letters of no objection expire. or could be hours away if it comes at all. There’s a sense that a clearance could take place any time. What are people doing? Several protesters are wearing hard hats, goggles, gloves and other protection gear that has become a familiar sight in recent weeks. The complex is heavily barricaded and protected by large water filled barriers. Police have been seen moving inside the government complex, to roars of disapproval and shouts from the crowd. ![]() What's the atmosphere like right now? The mood is uncertain and increasingly tense on Harcourt Road, as a few thousand protesters continue to occupy the roads outside the government headquarters in Admiralty district. Protesters gather on Harcourt Road by the Legislative Council offices. The government said in a statement that it would begin "sincere dialogue" with protesters once everything calmed down. What's next: It's unclear what will happen next. And as unrest intensifies, Beijing has also been increasingly critical. Hong Kong's government called for social order to be restored. The city's response: Police were noticeably absent from the protests. Their demands: The protests started in June over a controversial extradition law, but have now expanded to call for Hong Kong's leader to step down, an inquiry into alleged police brutality, for those who have been arrested to be released and greater democratic freedoms. Organizers said 1.7 million participated in the demonstrations, while police put the number at 128,000 people. It was the 11th consecutive week of protests. The protesters: Hundreds of thousands of people returned to the streets of Hong Kong in an attempt to restore peace after violent scenes at the city's airport earlier this week. Our live coverage of Sunday's mass demonstrations in Hong Kong has wrapped up. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |