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Police Deployed to Suppress Any Possible Memorial on 9th Mensiversary of the Yuen Long 7.21 Attack
1946 | Yuen Long
Today marks the 9th mensiversary of the 7.21 attack. 9 months ago, triads discriminately attacked citizens returning home in Yuen Long. The Police have been repeatedly denying its involvement in coalescing with the triads with lax arresting of the involvers and providing a sluggish response that day.
Today (Apr 21) the MTR closes the major exits in Yuen Long station and police are deployed to prevent civilians from commemerating the 7.21 attack.
In the evening, a car accident happened nearby Tung Yik Market in Yuen Long. A large group of riot police arrived and dispersed the onlooking crowd.
Targeting youngsters, riot police conducted stop and search across the street and a cordon line was set up in front of the wet market, causing sever traffic jam.
#Apr21 #YuenLong721 #neverforget #neverforgive
Police Deployed to Suppress Any Possible Memorial on 9th Mensiversary of the Yuen Long 7.21 Attack
1946 | Yuen Long
Today marks the 9th mensiversary of the 7.21 attack. 9 months ago, triads discriminately attacked citizens returning home in Yuen Long. The Police have been repeatedly denying its involvement in coalescing with the triads with lax arresting of the involvers and providing a sluggish response that day.
Today (Apr 21) the MTR closes the major exits in Yuen Long station and police are deployed to prevent civilians from commemerating the 7.21 attack.
In the evening, a car accident happened nearby Tung Yik Market in Yuen Long. A large group of riot police arrived and dispersed the onlooking crowd.
Targeting youngsters, riot police conducted stop and search across the street and a cordon line was set up in front of the wet market, causing sever traffic jam.
#Apr21 #YuenLong721 #neverforget #neverforgive
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Under the Menace of Coronavirus, Hongkongers Carry On Sit-in to Commemorate 7.21 Attack
20:40 | Yoho Mall, Yuen Long
Participating citizens sat inside Yoho Mall where social distance was respected.
They waved flags, displayed slogans and chanted protest slogans including "Down with the Chinese Communist Party, Give Back Hong Kong".
#YuenLong721 #neverforget #neverforgive
Police Deployed to Suppress Any Possible Memorial on 9th Mensiversary of the Yuen Long 7.21 Attack
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/19690
Under the Menace of Coronavirus, Hongkongers Carry On Sit-in to Commemorate 7.21 Attack
20:40 | Yoho Mall, Yuen Long
Participating citizens sat inside Yoho Mall where social distance was respected.
They waved flags, displayed slogans and chanted protest slogans including "Down with the Chinese Communist Party, Give Back Hong Kong".
#YuenLong721 #neverforget #neverforgive
Police Deployed to Suppress Any Possible Memorial on 9th Mensiversary of the Yuen Long 7.21 Attack
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/19690
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#FirstHand #Apr21
9th Month After the Yuen Long Triad Attack: Rights and Freedom Further Suppressed by the Authorities in Hong Kong
9 months have passed since July 21 2019, but have not obliterated the agony shared among the pro-democracy protesters, young and old. Black-clad civilians gathered at a shopping mall nearby Yuen Long station, mourning victims of police brutality and the further deterioration of rights and freedom in recent events in Hong Kong.
#YuenLong721 #neverforget #neverforgive
Citizens Sing Out Discontent Over Alleged Triad-police Collusion
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/19696
9th Month After the Yuen Long Triad Attack: Rights and Freedom Further Suppressed by the Authorities in Hong Kong
9 months have passed since July 21 2019, but have not obliterated the agony shared among the pro-democracy protesters, young and old. Black-clad civilians gathered at a shopping mall nearby Yuen Long station, mourning victims of police brutality and the further deterioration of rights and freedom in recent events in Hong Kong.
#YuenLong721 #neverforget #neverforgive
Citizens Sing Out Discontent Over Alleged Triad-police Collusion
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/19696
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#PoliceState
Police State Continues in Hong Kong: Riot Police Suddenly Intercept, Make Arrest and Pepper Spray Civilians
21:50 | Yeung Long, Kai Tei
Riot police suddenly blocked the pedestrian bridge for stop and search. Around ten young people were demanded by riot police to crouch down.
Some of the civilians were pepper-sprayed. Riot police also cordoned the area and demanded the press to step backward.
22:10 |
Another group of civilians was stopped and searched by the police in front of the oil station, including some teenagers aged under 18. The tension was high.
Some civilians were arrested.
Sources: Cupid News; Apple Daily #Apr21 #YuenLong721 #neverforget #neverforgive
Hong Kong Police Round Up Young People for Stop and Search During Coronavirus Crisis
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/19706
Police State Continues in Hong Kong: Riot Police Suddenly Intercept, Make Arrest and Pepper Spray Civilians
21:50 | Yeung Long, Kai Tei
Riot police suddenly blocked the pedestrian bridge for stop and search. Around ten young people were demanded by riot police to crouch down.
Some of the civilians were pepper-sprayed. Riot police also cordoned the area and demanded the press to step backward.
22:10 |
Another group of civilians was stopped and searched by the police in front of the oil station, including some teenagers aged under 18. The tension was high.
Some civilians were arrested.
Sources: Cupid News; Apple Daily #Apr21 #YuenLong721 #neverforget #neverforgive
Hong Kong Police Round Up Young People for Stop and Search During Coronavirus Crisis
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/19706
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#PolliceState #PressFreedom
Police Damage Student Reporter's Camera
22:50 | Yuen Long
A police officer smashed a student reporter's camera filter with his truncheon during clearing operations on Yau San Street.
Pieces of the damaged filter were stuck on the front of the lens, and hence cannot be removed.
Source: HKU Undegrad #Apr21
#YuenLong721 #neverforget #neverforgive
Riot Police Taunts Child's Legitimate Request for His Identification Documents During Interception
Child Responds "Are You Stitching Me Up?"
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/19724
Police Damage Student Reporter's Camera
22:50 | Yuen Long
A police officer smashed a student reporter's camera filter with his truncheon during clearing operations on Yau San Street.
Pieces of the damaged filter were stuck on the front of the lens, and hence cannot be removed.
Source: HKU Undegrad #Apr21
#YuenLong721 #neverforget #neverforgive
Riot Police Taunts Child's Legitimate Request for His Identification Documents During Interception
Child Responds "Are You Stitching Me Up?"
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/19724
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#FirstHand #May21 #YuenLong721
10 Months After Yuen Long 7.21 Triad Attack, #IPCC Report Sparks Further Discontent
20:04 | Yoho Mall, #YuenLong
Over a hundred of citizens gathered in shopping malls, commemorating the 10 month anniversary of the 7.21 attack in Yuen Long, where civilians were beaten by white-clad gangsters.
A civilian was seen holding up a sign that read: "10 months after 7.21 terrorist attack, we will not forget, we will not forgive. Only dirty cops are afraid of independent investigations."
#SingWithYou
10 Months After Yuen Long 7.21 Triad Attack, #IPCC Report Sparks Further Discontent
20:04 | Yoho Mall, #YuenLong
Over a hundred of citizens gathered in shopping malls, commemorating the 10 month anniversary of the 7.21 attack in Yuen Long, where civilians were beaten by white-clad gangsters.
A civilian was seen holding up a sign that read: "10 months after 7.21 terrorist attack, we will not forget, we will not forgive. Only dirty cops are afraid of independent investigations."
#SingWithYou
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#WhiteTerror
Police Infringes Civilians' Privacy: Ordering Them to Unlock Their Phones and Making unwarranted accusations of Telegram Users
Civilians gathered in the Yoho Mall atrium today to commemorate the 10th mensiversary of the Yuen Long 721 attack. When riot police went to disperse the crowds, they had demanded twelve civilians, who did not know each other, to unlock their phones and show to the police whether they had installed the app Telegram or followed channels related to the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests after surrounding and forcing them into the police cordon.
Those found to have Telegram on their phone or followed said channels were fined HK$2000 by the police under the pretense of violating the gathering ban; those with their phones "clean" were let go without charges.
Source: Inmedia #May21
#PoliceState #YuenLong721
Police Infringes Civilians' Privacy: Ordering Them to Unlock Their Phones and Making unwarranted accusations of Telegram Users
Civilians gathered in the Yoho Mall atrium today to commemorate the 10th mensiversary of the Yuen Long 721 attack. When riot police went to disperse the crowds, they had demanded twelve civilians, who did not know each other, to unlock their phones and show to the police whether they had installed the app Telegram or followed channels related to the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests after surrounding and forcing them into the police cordon.
Those found to have Telegram on their phone or followed said channels were fined HK$2000 by the police under the pretense of violating the gathering ban; those with their phones "clean" were let go without charges.
Source: Inmedia #May21
#PoliceState #YuenLong721
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#AsiasFinest #HongKongPolice
Police Commander in Yuen Long 721 Attack Owns At Least 3 Illegal Properties
Recent reports of illegal structures at properties owned by top-tier of Hong Kong police turn out to be a tip of the iceberg. Apple Daily recently found out the commanding officer in the 721 Attack owned at least three glass-constructed houses, suspected to be breaching the property law with unauthorised building works. The Housing Department has replied it will follow up with an investigation and take action if laws were broken.
Source: Apple Daily #May20
#PropertyLaw #YuenLong721
Futher Reading: More Top Police Officials Found Breaching Property Law
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/20645
Police Commander in Yuen Long 721 Attack Owns At Least 3 Illegal Properties
Recent reports of illegal structures at properties owned by top-tier of Hong Kong police turn out to be a tip of the iceberg. Apple Daily recently found out the commanding officer in the 721 Attack owned at least three glass-constructed houses, suspected to be breaching the property law with unauthorised building works. The Housing Department has replied it will follow up with an investigation and take action if laws were broken.
Source: Apple Daily #May20
#PropertyLaw #YuenLong721
Futher Reading: More Top Police Officials Found Breaching Property Law
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/20645
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#YuenLong721
Pro-China Supporter Protected and Escorted by the Police After Pushing Legislator, District Councillors and Reporters
A pro-China man called Shek Fong-yau appeared in Yoho Mall, pushing and attempting to provoke pro-democracy legislator and district councillors. Shek also pushed reporters but claimed that he was pushed by the reporters.
When Shek left the mall, he, wearing no mask, was protected by the police and escorted by a police car.
Source: Jimmy Lam, Joshua Kawn @ USP #Jul19
Pro-China Supporter Protected and Escorted by the Police After Pushing Legislator, District Councillors and Reporters
A pro-China man called Shek Fong-yau appeared in Yoho Mall, pushing and attempting to provoke pro-democracy legislator and district councillors. Shek also pushed reporters but claimed that he was pushed by the reporters.
When Shek left the mall, he, wearing no mask, was protected by the police and escorted by a police car.
Source: Jimmy Lam, Joshua Kawn @ USP #Jul19
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#ProtesterStory #YuenLong721 #RyanLau
Ryan Lau’s book on the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack - preventing distortion of history
Ryan Lau, a journalist who previously worked for TVB, gives his own personal account of the 7.21 Yuen Long attack in his new book. In doing so, he hopes this story will not be distorted in the history books. In this Ming Pao interview, he talked about the details of being attacked by gang members that night and presented his own analysis of the incident.
https://telegra.ph/Ryan-Lau-published-a-book-on-the-721-Yuen-Long-Attack-to-prevent-distortion-of-history-08-08
Ryan Lau’s book on the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack - preventing distortion of history
Ryan Lau, a journalist who previously worked for TVB, gives his own personal account of the 7.21 Yuen Long attack in his new book. In doing so, he hopes this story will not be distorted in the history books. In this Ming Pao interview, he talked about the details of being attacked by gang members that night and presented his own analysis of the incident.
https://telegra.ph/Ryan-Lau-published-a-book-on-the-721-Yuen-Long-Attack-to-prevent-distortion-of-history-08-08
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Ryan Lau published a book on the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack to prevent distortion of history
Author: Pang Lei Fong
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HK Police Clamping Down 7.21 Remembrance in Yuen Long with National Security Violation Warning
August 21, 2020 marked 13 months since the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack, where white-clad assaulted civilians and police allegedly turned a blind eye to these brutal attackd.
At 8pm today in Yuen Long's Yoho Mall, some civilians shout slogans. Riot police arrived less than 10 minutes later and hoisted a Purple Flag. Police warned people around might be in violation of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Police moved forward quickly and suddenly and intercepted lots of civilians. More police then arrived on the spot to support, and police continued to extend cordoned line until the whole shopping mall was completely blocked. Police yelled at the civilians to leave the mall at once, or otherwise they would violate the group gathering ban.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug21
#NationalSecurityLaw #PurpleFlag
HK Police Clamping Down 7.21 Remembrance in Yuen Long with National Security Violation Warning
August 21, 2020 marked 13 months since the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack, where white-clad assaulted civilians and police allegedly turned a blind eye to these brutal attackd.
At 8pm today in Yuen Long's Yoho Mall, some civilians shout slogans. Riot police arrived less than 10 minutes later and hoisted a Purple Flag. Police warned people around might be in violation of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Police moved forward quickly and suddenly and intercepted lots of civilians. More police then arrived on the spot to support, and police continued to extend cordoned line until the whole shopping mall was completely blocked. Police yelled at the civilians to leave the mall at once, or otherwise they would violate the group gathering ban.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug21
#NationalSecurityLaw #PurpleFlag
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#Court #YuenLong721
Police Allegedly Let White-Clad Gang Insult Pro-dem Lawmakers
Source: Stand News #Aug27
#SpecialTreatment #DiscriminateTreatment
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Police Allegedly Let White-Clad Gang Insult Pro-dem Lawmakers
Source: Stand News #Aug27
#SpecialTreatment #DiscriminateTreatment
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#YuenLong721 #ChefSo
Victim of 7.21 Yuen Long Mob Attacks Persists in Seeking Justice Despite the Threat of Arrest
Mr So, a chef in Hong Kong, has wounds all over his back resulting from the attack by white-clad mobs at “Kai Tei” in Yuen Long on 21 July 2019. He opened a thread in LIHKG, an internet forum, on the morning of August 26, 2020, with a heading of “just in case I am arrested. Let me create a post here first”. This came after the police had arrested pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting, who had been investigating the mob attacks on that day.
In the post, Mr So wrote that he felt shocked, confused and angry about the arrest of Lam, but expected more people to be arrested. He believed that he also had to be ready that he might be arrested one day. Mr. So emphasised he would continue striving for justice and truth through legal procedures, “It’s up to them if they want to arrest me. It’s easy to find a stick to beat a dog.”
Mr. So was off from work on 21 July, 2019 when he was beaten by 20 people after leaving a shopping mall. “I was not capable and had no chance to hit back,” he said.
He was not worried and did not regret to speak openly, “I won’t commit suicide and do not have any mental illness.” He won’t abandon his right striving for the rights to justice and truth of “a group of victims and all Hongkongers”.
While responding to an inquiry of the Stand News, Mr So expressed that he felt ridiculous towards the arrest of the pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting by the police. “A plaintiff becomes the defendant and Department of Justice (DoJ) withdraws prosecution, so I think I might be the next target. That’s why to sign a note for investigation by opening a forum in LIHKG.”
Source: Stand News #Aug26
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3395032520582344/
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Hong Kong Police Whitewash Yuen Long 7.21 White-Clad Gangster Attack
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/24549
Victim of 7.21 Yuen Long Mob Attacks Persists in Seeking Justice Despite the Threat of Arrest
Mr So, a chef in Hong Kong, has wounds all over his back resulting from the attack by white-clad mobs at “Kai Tei” in Yuen Long on 21 July 2019. He opened a thread in LIHKG, an internet forum, on the morning of August 26, 2020, with a heading of “just in case I am arrested. Let me create a post here first”. This came after the police had arrested pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting, who had been investigating the mob attacks on that day.
In the post, Mr So wrote that he felt shocked, confused and angry about the arrest of Lam, but expected more people to be arrested. He believed that he also had to be ready that he might be arrested one day. Mr. So emphasised he would continue striving for justice and truth through legal procedures, “It’s up to them if they want to arrest me. It’s easy to find a stick to beat a dog.”
Mr. So was off from work on 21 July, 2019 when he was beaten by 20 people after leaving a shopping mall. “I was not capable and had no chance to hit back,” he said.
He was not worried and did not regret to speak openly, “I won’t commit suicide and do not have any mental illness.” He won’t abandon his right striving for the rights to justice and truth of “a group of victims and all Hongkongers”.
While responding to an inquiry of the Stand News, Mr So expressed that he felt ridiculous towards the arrest of the pro-democracy lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting by the police. “A plaintiff becomes the defendant and Department of Justice (DoJ) withdraws prosecution, so I think I might be the next target. That’s why to sign a note for investigation by opening a forum in LIHKG.”
Source: Stand News #Aug26
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3395032520582344/
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Hong Kong Police Whitewash Yuen Long 7.21 White-Clad Gangster Attack
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/24549
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Hong Kong Police Whitewash Yuen Long 7.21 White-Clad Gangster Attack
On August 26, 2020, the Hong Kong police tried to rewrite the
Yuen Long 7.21 White-Clad Gangster Attack into a "clash between two…
Hong Kong Police Whitewash Yuen Long 7.21 White-Clad Gangster Attack
On August 26, 2020, the Hong Kong police tried to rewrite the
Yuen Long 7.21 White-Clad Gangster Attack into a "clash between two…
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Television documentary leading to HK journalist’s arrest shortlisted for Asian Television Awards
On November 3, 2020, Hong Kong Police arrested RTHK journalist Choy Yuk-ling (a.k.a. #BaoChoy) for violating the Road Traffic Ordinance, concerning searches done at an openly accessible Transport Department database on car owner information. The searches were carried out for a television documentary about an alleged police-mobster collusion in July 2019.
The television documentary, titled "7.21 Who Owns the Truth", showed white-clad mobsters carrying weapons gathered in Yuen Long town area before attacking passengers of West Rail train at Yuen Long Station. Police officers sighted at neighbouring scenes failed to intervene and showed friendly gestures towards them.
A day after Bao Choy was arrested, the said television documentary she produced was reportedly shortlisted for the 25th Asian Television Awards, a substantial recognition of Choy's professionalism.
[Editor’s Notes
The Asia Television Awards, held since 1996, are the most prominent and recognised events in the Asian television industry, with a judging panel of more than 60 professionals from different regions.]
Source: Cupid News #Nov4 https://www.facebook.com/117540932243292/posts/680432435954136/?d=n
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https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/26384
Police Arrests Journalist of News Programme Addressing Police-Triad Alleged Collusion during Yuen Long 7.21 Triad Attack
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Television documentary leading to HK journalist’s arrest shortlisted for Asian Television Awards
On November 3, 2020, Hong Kong Police arrested RTHK journalist Choy Yuk-ling (a.k.a. #BaoChoy) for violating the Road Traffic Ordinance, concerning searches done at an openly accessible Transport Department database on car owner information. The searches were carried out for a television documentary about an alleged police-mobster collusion in July 2019.
The television documentary, titled "7.21 Who Owns the Truth", showed white-clad mobsters carrying weapons gathered in Yuen Long town area before attacking passengers of West Rail train at Yuen Long Station. Police officers sighted at neighbouring scenes failed to intervene and showed friendly gestures towards them.
A day after Bao Choy was arrested, the said television documentary she produced was reportedly shortlisted for the 25th Asian Television Awards, a substantial recognition of Choy's professionalism.
[Editor’s Notes
The Asia Television Awards, held since 1996, are the most prominent and recognised events in the Asian television industry, with a judging panel of more than 60 professionals from different regions.]
Source: Cupid News #Nov4 https://www.facebook.com/117540932243292/posts/680432435954136/?d=n
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https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/26384
Police Arrests Journalist of News Programme Addressing Police-Triad Alleged Collusion during Yuen Long 7.21 Triad Attack
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#YuenLong721 #Professionalism #PoliceState #PoliticalPersecution #ChoyYukLing #HongKongConnection #AwardWinning #AsiaTelevisionAwards
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#TinShuiWaiConnection Reminds Hongkongers to Resist Government's Whitewashing
19:49 | Yuen Long
Yuen Long district Councilor Lam Chun, of the district concern group Tin Shui Wai Connection, displayed an event chronicle of July 21, 2019, where white-clad mobs attacked civilians and passengers including those returning from a pro-democracy protest of the day.
Not only that the police reportedly turned a blind eye to the attacks, but the authorities have been whitewashing the happenings of the day since then. RTHK journalist Bao Choy was even arrested for giving false statement when conducting journalistic investigation.
In the video, Lam expressed frustration and rage at the authorities organised actions to distort the 721 incident in 2019. He called for citizens to collect and retain relevant materials. Lam said hopefully, 721 incident will be justly recorded as part of Hong Kong history in distant future.
#YuenLong721 #LamChun
#TinShuiWaiConnection Reminds Hongkongers to Resist Government's Whitewashing
19:49 | Yuen Long
Yuen Long district Councilor Lam Chun, of the district concern group Tin Shui Wai Connection, displayed an event chronicle of July 21, 2019, where white-clad mobs attacked civilians and passengers including those returning from a pro-democracy protest of the day.
Not only that the police reportedly turned a blind eye to the attacks, but the authorities have been whitewashing the happenings of the day since then. RTHK journalist Bao Choy was even arrested for giving false statement when conducting journalistic investigation.
In the video, Lam expressed frustration and rage at the authorities organised actions to distort the 721 incident in 2019. He called for citizens to collect and retain relevant materials. Lam said hopefully, 721 incident will be justly recorded as part of Hong Kong history in distant future.
#YuenLong721 #LamChun
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#NeverForget
"Tracing the Source" - 7.21 Yuen Long Attack Investigative Report by Stand News
Days ahead of the 2-year anniversary of the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack, Stand News published a video report investigating the allegations from the pro-Beijing camp that the conflict was initiated by pro-democracy protesters.
English captions have been added by Real Hong Kong News. Watch the video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gch5ikVyI80
The report found that pro-Beijing groups and Hong Kong police, and the #IPCC all cited a poster calling for a protest in Yuen Long on 7.21, during the height of the 2019 anti-ELAB protests.
Notably, the IPCC's special investigation report was quoted in the court case of 7 pro-Beijing men charged for rioting on 7.21, the only alleged white-shirt attackers who have been charged to date.
However, HKU research found that the poster had first gone viral on Chinese social media platform #Weibo and other pro-Beijing groups, instead of the #LIHKG forum frequented by pro-democracy protesters.
When the poster later reached LIHKG, it was mostly met with skepticism; eventually being treated by commentators as fake information.
Pro-Beijing groups, however, had used the poster to stir up fears of "rioters" coming to Yuen Long, even calling on people to bring canes and water pipes to repel the presumed "invaders".
During the evening of 7.21 when the incensed mobs struck indiscriminately at civilians, multiple pro-Beijing figures were seen on the streets with the white-shirts. Pro-Beijing lawmaker Junius Ho was also filmed encouraging and shaking hands with white-shirts.
Patrolling police officers were seen walking away from the sites where civilians were attacked.
Footage also showed Pak Heung Division Commander Li Hon-man mingling and thanking white-shirts who scuffled with pro-democracy citizens during the week leading up to the attack.
These, as well as other reports from that evening, contributed to public discontent and suspicion that the police force is colluding with the Triads.
Since then, Pro-Beijing groups have distanced themselves with the events of the night, and clung to the narrative that they were defending their homes from supposed incursion by the black shirts. When Stand News approached several leaders who had been identified in the night's footage, many declined to comment, or simply cut off the interview.
Some victims of the attack had sued the police force for reparations to cover the costs of surgery and long-term medications to treat their injuries; however, the Department of Justice called their claims "unreasonable". They had since withdrawn their case, since their lawyer - pro-democracy legislator Albert Ho - is now in jail, leaving them feeling helpless and deprived of justice.
Source: Stand News
Caption Translation: Real Hong Kong News
#YuenLong721 #StandNews #Documentation #Report
"Tracing the Source" - 7.21 Yuen Long Attack Investigative Report by Stand News
Days ahead of the 2-year anniversary of the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack, Stand News published a video report investigating the allegations from the pro-Beijing camp that the conflict was initiated by pro-democracy protesters.
English captions have been added by Real Hong Kong News. Watch the video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gch5ikVyI80
The report found that pro-Beijing groups and Hong Kong police, and the #IPCC all cited a poster calling for a protest in Yuen Long on 7.21, during the height of the 2019 anti-ELAB protests.
Notably, the IPCC's special investigation report was quoted in the court case of 7 pro-Beijing men charged for rioting on 7.21, the only alleged white-shirt attackers who have been charged to date.
However, HKU research found that the poster had first gone viral on Chinese social media platform #Weibo and other pro-Beijing groups, instead of the #LIHKG forum frequented by pro-democracy protesters.
When the poster later reached LIHKG, it was mostly met with skepticism; eventually being treated by commentators as fake information.
Pro-Beijing groups, however, had used the poster to stir up fears of "rioters" coming to Yuen Long, even calling on people to bring canes and water pipes to repel the presumed "invaders".
During the evening of 7.21 when the incensed mobs struck indiscriminately at civilians, multiple pro-Beijing figures were seen on the streets with the white-shirts. Pro-Beijing lawmaker Junius Ho was also filmed encouraging and shaking hands with white-shirts.
Patrolling police officers were seen walking away from the sites where civilians were attacked.
Footage also showed Pak Heung Division Commander Li Hon-man mingling and thanking white-shirts who scuffled with pro-democracy citizens during the week leading up to the attack.
These, as well as other reports from that evening, contributed to public discontent and suspicion that the police force is colluding with the Triads.
Since then, Pro-Beijing groups have distanced themselves with the events of the night, and clung to the narrative that they were defending their homes from supposed incursion by the black shirts. When Stand News approached several leaders who had been identified in the night's footage, many declined to comment, or simply cut off the interview.
Some victims of the attack had sued the police force for reparations to cover the costs of surgery and long-term medications to treat their injuries; however, the Department of Justice called their claims "unreasonable". They had since withdrawn their case, since their lawyer - pro-democracy legislator Albert Ho - is now in jail, leaving them feeling helpless and deprived of justice.
Source: Stand News
Caption Translation: Real Hong Kong News
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Stand News: 7.21 Yuen Long Attack Investigation
Ahead of the 2nd Anniversary of the 7.21 Yuen Long Dark Night which happened during the months long anti-Extradition Bill Protest in #HongKong (also known as 7.21 Yuen Long Terrorist Attack), Stand News investigated the attack again hoping to find the truth.…
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13-year-old Boy in Hong Kong Persists on Remembering 7.21 #YuenLongAttack, Stopped and Searched by the Police
On July 21, 2022, some Hongkongers donned black, some brought flowers to remember the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack. In 2019, white-clad gangsters indiscriminately assaulted pro-democracy citizens, train passengers and pedestrians, as police reportedly turned a blind eye.
In 2022, those who insisted to remember included a 13-year-old boy. He recalled the day three years ago when he was still in primary school, "many white clad people launched attack that day, but only 7 of them were charged."
The boy brought with him a paper that wrote "lest we forget 7.21" and was stopped and searched by the police.
Source: InMedia #Jul21
https://bit.ly/3zlW5p1
#YuenLong721 #PoliceState #NeverForget #3years
On July 21, 2022, some Hongkongers donned black, some brought flowers to remember the 7.21 Yuen Long Attack. In 2019, white-clad gangsters indiscriminately assaulted pro-democracy citizens, train passengers and pedestrians, as police reportedly turned a blind eye.
In 2022, those who insisted to remember included a 13-year-old boy. He recalled the day three years ago when he was still in primary school, "many white clad people launched attack that day, but only 7 of them were charged."
The boy brought with him a paper that wrote "lest we forget 7.21" and was stopped and searched by the police.
Source: InMedia #Jul21
https://bit.ly/3zlW5p1
#YuenLong721 #PoliceState #NeverForget #3years