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Police Rudely Treat Journalists, "Do you Know Where 2 Meters Backward is?"
1740 | Mong Kok
At Shantung Street, two citizens were stopped and searched by riot police. When our journalists tried to approach to take a better video, we are repeatedly pushed back and treated rudely. “I told you to go 2 meters backward! Do you even know where 2 meters backward is?”
#PoliceState #27May #HKProtests
Police Rudely Treat Journalists, "Do you Know Where 2 Meters Backward is?"
1740 | Mong Kok
At Shantung Street, two citizens were stopped and searched by riot police. When our journalists tried to approach to take a better video, we are repeatedly pushed back and treated rudely. “I told you to go 2 meters backward! Do you even know where 2 meters backward is?”
#PoliceState #27May #HKProtests
#PoliceState
A Violent Opening: Students leaving schools are targeted by police
Yesterday (#May27) was the first day of school after the long quarantine break. Under the slogan of “more is better than less”, police targeted youngsters and teenagers in school uniform, accusing them of illegal assembly, illegal march or even rioting. Yet, they were just leaving school.
Further reading: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/21647
Source: Oscar Lai Man Lok
#HKProtests #FailedState #Youth #Students
A Violent Opening: Students leaving schools are targeted by police
Yesterday (#May27) was the first day of school after the long quarantine break. Under the slogan of “more is better than less”, police targeted youngsters and teenagers in school uniform, accusing them of illegal assembly, illegal march or even rioting. Yet, they were just leaving school.
Further reading: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/21647
Source: Oscar Lai Man Lok
#HKProtests #FailedState #Youth #Students
#June4Vigil
"Pass On the Spirit of June 4": Ms. Wong Attends Taikoo Vigil with Young Daughter
Photo: ⬆️
A young girl attended the vigil in Taikoo with her mothe with a June 4 remembrance candle in hand. When being asked, she said she didn't know the details of what happened on that night in 1989. Ms. Wong, her mother, said her daughter only remembered the scene of tanks rolling into the city. They both attended the June 4 vigil in Victoria park last year.
Ms. Wong believes that the spirit of June 4 must be passed down to the next generation, just as it had been passed down to her from her father, who brought her to the annual vigils when she was young. She is quite disappointed that the police had denied the vigil this year; she said that it makes for a more impactful image when a large number of people gather to in remembrance.
Remembering June 4 is about justice and staying true to your beliefs, she continued. When she brought her daughter into this world, she had never imagined Hong Kong would turn out like this. She is concerned that, in the future, schools in Hong Kong might no longer teach the facts of June 4 truthfully; however, she stressed that she would teach her daughter, so that she would know right from wrong. Even if the National Security Law comes into force in Hong Kong, she insists she would commemorate the date in other ways.
Source: Stand News #Jun4
#6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre #HKProtests
"Pass On the Spirit of June 4": Ms. Wong Attends Taikoo Vigil with Young Daughter
Photo: ⬆️
A young girl attended the vigil in Taikoo with her mothe with a June 4 remembrance candle in hand. When being asked, she said she didn't know the details of what happened on that night in 1989. Ms. Wong, her mother, said her daughter only remembered the scene of tanks rolling into the city. They both attended the June 4 vigil in Victoria park last year.
Ms. Wong believes that the spirit of June 4 must be passed down to the next generation, just as it had been passed down to her from her father, who brought her to the annual vigils when she was young. She is quite disappointed that the police had denied the vigil this year; she said that it makes for a more impactful image when a large number of people gather to in remembrance.
Remembering June 4 is about justice and staying true to your beliefs, she continued. When she brought her daughter into this world, she had never imagined Hong Kong would turn out like this. She is concerned that, in the future, schools in Hong Kong might no longer teach the facts of June 4 truthfully; however, she stressed that she would teach her daughter, so that she would know right from wrong. Even if the National Security Law comes into force in Hong Kong, she insists she would commemorate the date in other ways.
Source: Stand News #Jun4
#6431Truth #TiananmenMassacre #HKProtests
#AsiasFinest #HongKongPolice
Raptor Police Contradicts himself while giving testimony
Three protesters were arrested during the police-citizen conflict on 28 July 2019. The police officer who made the arrest, Yim, changed his testimony several times during the hearing and was questioned by the defendant if he was lying. Yim first claimed he found respirators and helmets in the defendant’s backpack, and contradicted himself later by saying these objects were hung on the defendant’s bag. He also stated he was unsure of how the defendant climbed over a fence, and later said he remembered and demonstrated the action himself.
Yim stated that he did not receive any orders to make the arrest. The judge then questioned him why the arrest was not handled by a group of police who arrived at the scene earlier. The judge also questioned what made Yim felt he was responsible for making the arrest, to which Yim responded: "My initiative and instinct made me do so." The defendant counsel also pointed out that Yim was not the first officer to arrive at the scene, and he was not of the highest rank, making it unreasonable for him to make the arrest.
Source: Inmedia HK #Jun2
#Court #HKProtests #PoliceState
Raptor Police Contradicts himself while giving testimony
Three protesters were arrested during the police-citizen conflict on 28 July 2019. The police officer who made the arrest, Yim, changed his testimony several times during the hearing and was questioned by the defendant if he was lying. Yim first claimed he found respirators and helmets in the defendant’s backpack, and contradicted himself later by saying these objects were hung on the defendant’s bag. He also stated he was unsure of how the defendant climbed over a fence, and later said he remembered and demonstrated the action himself.
Yim stated that he did not receive any orders to make the arrest. The judge then questioned him why the arrest was not handled by a group of police who arrived at the scene earlier. The judge also questioned what made Yim felt he was responsible for making the arrest, to which Yim responded: "My initiative and instinct made me do so." The defendant counsel also pointed out that Yim was not the first officer to arrive at the scene, and he was not of the highest rank, making it unreasonable for him to make the arrest.
Source: Inmedia HK #Jun2
#Court #HKProtests #PoliceState
獨立媒體
7.28上環衝突 速龍前言不對後語 辯方斥「一路講一路作」 | 獨媒報導 | 獨立媒體
（獨媒特約報導）去年7月28日上環爆發警民衝突，新婚夫婦湯偉雄和杜依蘭、及17歲李姓少女被控暴動罪，今早於區域法院續審。當日拘捕湯偉雄的速龍小
#June4Vigil
First June Fourth Vigil in Hong Kong Without an Organiser
Although the 31st June Fourth Vigil was banned by the Hong Kong government, thousands of citizens went to Victoria Park to commemorate the victims of the Tiananmen Massacre in 1989.
Pro-democracy lawmakers, district councillors and activists including Chu Hoi-dick, Lester Shum and Nathan Law went to the Victoria Park as participants played “Glory to Hong Kong” and yelled slogans like “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times”.
Tsuen Wan District Councillor Lester Sham said this was a meaningful June Fourth Vigil having no organiser. He suggested that participants had different viewpoints during this event, but it is this diversity that makes Hong Kong different from China.
Source: InMedia HK #Jun4
#HKProtests #TiananmenMassacre #VictoriaPark
First June Fourth Vigil in Hong Kong Without an Organiser
Although the 31st June Fourth Vigil was banned by the Hong Kong government, thousands of citizens went to Victoria Park to commemorate the victims of the Tiananmen Massacre in 1989.
Pro-democracy lawmakers, district councillors and activists including Chu Hoi-dick, Lester Shum and Nathan Law went to the Victoria Park as participants played “Glory to Hong Kong” and yelled slogans like “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times”.
Tsuen Wan District Councillor Lester Sham said this was a meaningful June Fourth Vigil having no organiser. He suggested that participants had different viewpoints during this event, but it is this diversity that makes Hong Kong different from China.
Source: InMedia HK #Jun4
#HKProtests #TiananmenMassacre #VictoriaPark
Scenes of Police Brutality Throughout Central
1959 | Chater Road , #Central
Special Tactical Squad yelled, "If you're not here to mess around, leave!" and then stationed at Exit E of Central Station.
2013 | D'Aguilar Street
A superintendent yelled at the crowd, "For all those who are not reporters at the scene, remember to charge them with [violating] the gathering ban."
A riot police was seen purposefully tackled a reporter.
2015 | Pedder Street
Blue flag was hoisted. Riot police continued to push forward.
Source: Real Time News Broadcast, NOW, Apple Daily, Stand News
#Jun9 #PoliceState #HKProtests
1959 | Chater Road , #Central
Special Tactical Squad yelled, "If you're not here to mess around, leave!" and then stationed at Exit E of Central Station.
2013 | D'Aguilar Street
A superintendent yelled at the crowd, "For all those who are not reporters at the scene, remember to charge them with [violating] the gathering ban."
A riot police was seen purposefully tackled a reporter.
2015 | Pedder Street
Blue flag was hoisted. Riot police continued to push forward.
Source: Real Time News Broadcast, NOW, Apple Daily, Stand News
#Jun9 #PoliceState #HKProtests
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Man Frisked by Police with Wallets and Pockets Emptied
2054 | #Central
A man in a black T-shirt was stopped and searched by riot police in Central MTR station. The items in his wallet were inspected, and his trousers pockets were emptied.
#HKProtests #PoliceState
Reporters barred from entering metro station to cover police operation
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22212
Man Frisked by Police with Wallets and Pockets Emptied
2054 | #Central
A man in a black T-shirt was stopped and searched by riot police in Central MTR station. The items in his wallet were inspected, and his trousers pockets were emptied.
#HKProtests #PoliceState
Reporters barred from entering metro station to cover police operation
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/22212
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Presumptuous: Female Officer Chastises Journalists
2114 | Central
Reinforcements arrived as about 20 police in riot gear arrived at Des Vouex Road by police vans. A female officer abruptly chastised the journalists by running towards them pointing fingers, apprantingly losing emotional control.
#PoliceState #FailedState #HKProtests #StandWithHK
Presumptuous: Female Officer Chastises Journalists
2114 | Central
Reinforcements arrived as about 20 police in riot gear arrived at Des Vouex Road by police vans. A female officer abruptly chastised the journalists by running towards them pointing fingers, apprantingly losing emotional control.
#PoliceState #FailedState #HKProtests #StandWithHK
#Remembrance #15June
Citizens Gather For Leung's Memorial Despite Police Attempts to Disperse
1910 | Pacific Place, #Admiralty
The police repeatedly ordered crowds gathering outside the exit of Pacific Place for Leung's memorial to immediately leave the scene, otherwise they will disperse the crowd and arrest citizens for the crime of illegal assembly. At the same time, large crowds continue to pour into Pacific Place while waving flags and demonstrating banners. Slogans of the mourners include: "Hongkongers, build our nation!", "Hong Kong Independence, our only way out!", "One Nation, One Hong Kong!", "There are no rioters, only tyranny!", "Release arrestees, we want justice!" among many others.
Source: City Broadcasting Channel
#June15 #MarcoLeung #YellowRaincoatMan #HKProtests
Citizens Gather For Leung's Memorial Despite Police Attempts to Disperse
1910 | Pacific Place, #Admiralty
The police repeatedly ordered crowds gathering outside the exit of Pacific Place for Leung's memorial to immediately leave the scene, otherwise they will disperse the crowd and arrest citizens for the crime of illegal assembly. At the same time, large crowds continue to pour into Pacific Place while waving flags and demonstrating banners. Slogans of the mourners include: "Hongkongers, build our nation!", "Hong Kong Independence, our only way out!", "One Nation, One Hong Kong!", "There are no rioters, only tyranny!", "Release arrestees, we want justice!" among many others.
Source: City Broadcasting Channel
#June15 #MarcoLeung #YellowRaincoatMan #HKProtests
#FreedomOfExpression
Statue artist couldn’t believe University-initiated disturbances are oppressing his freedom of expression
Students of Hong Kong Polytechnic University produced and exhibited a series of plaster statues of HK protesters. Without informing the student union, the school took away these plaster statues and some statues were severely damaged.
Statue artist, Ben was furious and is considering of seeking redress through civil claims or small claims tribunal from the school. He said, “I am fully aware of potential disturbances from people with opposing political stances. Similar incidences happened to the Lennon Wall built on campus. However, I couldn’t believe that these troubles actually came from inside the University.”
Source: inmedia.net #Jun16
#FailedState #HKProtests #Censorship #WhiteTerror
Statue artist couldn’t believe University-initiated disturbances are oppressing his freedom of expression
Students of Hong Kong Polytechnic University produced and exhibited a series of plaster statues of HK protesters. Without informing the student union, the school took away these plaster statues and some statues were severely damaged.
Statue artist, Ben was furious and is considering of seeking redress through civil claims or small claims tribunal from the school. He said, “I am fully aware of potential disturbances from people with opposing political stances. Similar incidences happened to the Lennon Wall built on campus. However, I couldn’t believe that these troubles actually came from inside the University.”
Source: inmedia.net #Jun16
#FailedState #HKProtests #Censorship #WhiteTerror