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A million attend pro-democracy demo, say organisers, as Hong Kong police halt protest early amid vandalism, tear gas
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/01/01/million-attend-pro-democracy-demo-say-organisers-hong-kong-police-halt-protest-early-amid-vandalism-tear-gas/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/01/01/million-attend-pro-democracy-demo-say-organisers-hong-kong-police-halt-protest-early-amid-vandalism-tear-gas/
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A million attend pro-democracy demo, say organisers, as Hong Kong police halt protest early amid vandalism, tear gas
Hong Kong’s first police-approved protest march of the year was cut short after officers clashed with protesters over a vandalised bank. March organisers Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) estimated that over 1.03 million people to to the streets on Wednesday…
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Taiwan passes bill against China influence ahead of elections
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/01/02/taiwan-passes-bill-china-influence-ahead-elections/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/01/02/taiwan-passes-bill-china-influence-ahead-elections/
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Taiwan passes bill against China influence ahead of elections
Taiwan passed a controversial bill on Tuesday aimed at countering China’s influence on the self-ruled island, less than two weeks before it goes to the polls to elect a new president. The “anti-infiltration bill” pushed by President Tsai Ing-wen’s Beijing…
HK isolates patient over mystery Wuhan outbreak
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1500635-20200102.htm
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1500635-20200102.htm
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HK isolates patient over mystery Wuhan outbreak
A woman has been placed in isolation at Tuen Mun Hospital after falling sick after a visit to the mainland city of Wuhan, where officials are rushing to identify a mystery illness they fear could be similar to Sars. The Hospital Authority said on Thursday…
Police arrested 420 in the last two days, aged 12 to 81 yrs old, including primary student.
Source: now news
Source: now news
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Police’s inhumane expulsion of street-sleepers despite the cold weather
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Foreigners hid in the fridge in an attempt to evade police tear gas attack
On New Year Day, police fired tear gas in downtown district, causing many passersby to choke and fall victim to the pungent gas.
In Causeway Bay, several foreign ladies fled in terror from the police tear gas attack. They ran to a convenience store and attempted to hide inside the fridge. Tear gas went into the store, frightening them even more.
Photo: Benjamin Yuen @ USP United Social Press
#1Jan #NewYearMarch #Hongkongprotest #TearGas
On New Year Day, police fired tear gas in downtown district, causing many passersby to choke and fall victim to the pungent gas.
In Causeway Bay, several foreign ladies fled in terror from the police tear gas attack. They ran to a convenience store and attempted to hide inside the fridge. Tear gas went into the store, frightening them even more.
Photo: Benjamin Yuen @ USP United Social Press
#1Jan #NewYearMarch #Hongkongprotest #TearGas
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The Police seems to neglect the professionalism represented by their uniform. Wait... they are not in proper uniform when on duty anyway... no identification, masked and sometimes disguised as protesters... what more can you expect.
#HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
#HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Ted Hui can't follow simple instructions: police
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1500718-20200102.htm
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1500718-20200102.htm
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Ted Hui can't follow simple instructions: police
The police have explained why an officer ripped goggles off the face of Democratic Party lawmaker Ted Hui before pepper spraying him in Causeway Bay on Wednesday night, saying the legislator had been engaged in "passive resistance". Senior superintendent…
Boy given bail, curfew after march arrest
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1500681-20200102.htm
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1500681-20200102.htm
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Boy given bail, curfew after march arrest
A 13-year-old boy appeared in Eastern Juvenile Court on Thursday charged with possessing offensive weapons. The teenager was among some 400 people arrested in Causeway Bay on New Year's Day after police abruptly brought a pro-democracy march to an end. Prosecutors…
Legal challenge filed over police overtime pay
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1500664-20200102.htm
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1500664-20200102.htm
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Legal challenge filed over police overtime pay
Retired civil servant Kwok Cheuk-kin is seeking a judicial review over what he calls the government’s “preferential treatment” of the police force, with officers claiming HK$950 million in overtime payments since the anti-government protests began in June…
Hundreds of marchers joined new unions: HKCTU
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1500628-20200102.htm
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1500628-20200102.htm
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Hundreds of marchers joined new unions: HKCTU
More than a thousand people taking part in the New Year's Day march joined new unions set up amid the ongoing anti-government agitation, according to the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU). Booths had been set up along the march route by new…
10.13 Tseung Kwan O
Clashes broke out at many districts, roadblocks and arson happened in Tseung Kwan O.
A 22-yr-old male was arrested for possessing weapons, 2 petrol bombs were found in his backpack.
The male is sentenced to 1 year imprisonment.
This is the first case ruled related to possession of petrol bomb.
Source: apple daily
Clashes broke out at many districts, roadblocks and arson happened in Tseung Kwan O.
A 22-yr-old male was arrested for possessing weapons, 2 petrol bombs were found in his backpack.
The male is sentenced to 1 year imprisonment.
This is the first case ruled related to possession of petrol bomb.
Source: apple daily
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Officers had to fire tear gas at pro-democracy demo after protesters threw objects and ignored warnings, say police
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/01/02/no-choice-fire-tear-gas-pro-democracy-protest-objects-thrown-officers-hong-kong-police-say/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/01/02/no-choice-fire-tear-gas-pro-democracy-protest-objects-thrown-officers-hong-kong-police-say/
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Officers had to fire tear gas at pro-democracy demo after protesters threw objects and ignored warnings, say police
The Hong Kong police have said they had no choice but to deploy tear gas against pro-democracy protesters on Wednesday as some people threw objects at officers. March organisers Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) estimated that 1.03 million people to to the…
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Police arrest couple after finding suspected guns and bullets at Sham Shui Po flat
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/01/02/police-arrest-couple-finding-suspected-guns-bullets-sham-shui-po-flat/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/01/02/police-arrest-couple-finding-suspected-guns-bullets-sham-shui-po-flat/
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Police arrest couple after finding suspected guns and bullets at Sham Shui Po flat
Hong Kong police arrested a couple after finding suspected guns and bullets at a flat in Sham Shum Po on Wednesday. Officers arrived at a flat at Lai Fu House, Lai K Estate, reported RTHK, after a report was received at around 11pm. They found six suspected…
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Officer removed lawmaker’s goggles to pepper spray him as he displayed ‘passive resistance,’ Hong Kong police say
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/01/02/officer-removed-lawmakers-goggles-pepper-spray-displayed-passive-resistance-hong-kong-police-say/
https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/01/02/officer-removed-lawmakers-goggles-pepper-spray-displayed-passive-resistance-hong-kong-police-say/
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Officer removed lawmaker’s goggles to pepper spray him as he displayed ‘passive resistance,’ Hong Kong police say
Hong Kong police say an officer removed Democratic Party lawmaker Ted Hui’s protective goggles to pepper spray him as he displayed “passive resistance.” Hui – who is often seen on the fronts as a negotiator – was in Causeway Bay after Wednesday’s pro-democracy…
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