#Protests #Feb29
Riot Police Dispersed The Crowd Including The Press, Civilians Were Hurt
2321 | MongKok
Riot police dispersed the crowd including press with pepper-spray, lots of civilians were hurt and felt unwell. During the dispersion, police arrested a male and pressed him onto the ground.
23:30
A male civilian fainted as riot police pushed forward. He then received medical treatment by first-aiders.
Source: HK01, Hong Kong In-media, Apple Daily, RTHK
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #831Incident #Rememberance
Riot Police Dispersed The Crowd Including The Press, Civilians Were Hurt
2321 | MongKok
Riot police dispersed the crowd including press with pepper-spray, lots of civilians were hurt and felt unwell. During the dispersion, police arrested a male and pressed him onto the ground.
23:30
A male civilian fainted as riot police pushed forward. He then received medical treatment by first-aiders.
Source: HK01, Hong Kong In-media, Apple Daily, RTHK
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #831Incident #Rememberance
#Feb29 #Protests
Female Journalist Lost Consciousness After Being Pepper Sprayed
23:51 | #MongKok
Riot police dispersed the crowd, including press close to midnight. A female journalist was pepper-sprayed and shoved violently by the police. She fell down and lost her consciousness. Volunteer first-aiders on site tried to revive her by slapping her face, to no avail.
Some civilians at the scene shouted: “Don’t fall asleep! You can make it through!”
Since the start of the anti-extradition movement, journalists and volunteer first-aiders have been risking their lives to serve the public, while constantly being huge target boards to the police. Over the months, numerous first-aiders and members of the press have gotten injured, arrested, beaten and harassed by the police.
Source: Idunread Bookstore
Editor's Note:
The above mentioned journalist was not the only one who fainted tonight after being pepper-sprayed.
Although this has not been confirmed, it is suspected that “unknown chemicals” were added to their usual pepper-spray concoction by the police. Pepper-spray causing people to lose consciousness is unheard of.
Female Journalist Lost Consciousness After Being Pepper Sprayed
23:51 | #MongKok
Riot police dispersed the crowd, including press close to midnight. A female journalist was pepper-sprayed and shoved violently by the police. She fell down and lost her consciousness. Volunteer first-aiders on site tried to revive her by slapping her face, to no avail.
Some civilians at the scene shouted: “Don’t fall asleep! You can make it through!”
Since the start of the anti-extradition movement, journalists and volunteer first-aiders have been risking their lives to serve the public, while constantly being huge target boards to the police. Over the months, numerous first-aiders and members of the press have gotten injured, arrested, beaten and harassed by the police.
Source: Idunread Bookstore
Editor's Note:
The above mentioned journalist was not the only one who fainted tonight after being pepper-sprayed.
Although this has not been confirmed, it is suspected that “unknown chemicals” were added to their usual pepper-spray concoction by the police. Pepper-spray causing people to lose consciousness is unheard of.
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女記者被推撞 中pepper倒地 十分鐘後意識朦朧 沒有反應 現場急救指情況不樂觀。 . 登記護士試圖救治,拍打她臉,要她清醒。可是記者反應遲鈍。女士一直摸她頭,叫她:「加油!唔好訓呀!」一直照料,沒有離開過。 她只是路過的香港人。 . 記者已送上白車,希望大家謹記,這八個月,記者和救護是用生命在工作的。 2020.2.29 2351 旺角 即時 (開聲聽) #freehongkong #5demandsnot1less #香港人加油 (如知道女記者的資料,請儘快聯絡)
#Mar1 #Protests
Unconscious Man Kicked by Police; Man Seen Having Minor Convulsions
0049 - 0106 | Mong Kok
On Argyle Street, police forcibly dragged a man into the middle of the road. The man seemed to be unconscious, laying flat on his back. A reporter noted that his eyes were closed, and was unresponsive.
An officer in white shoes was seen kicking the unconscious man's head repeatedly. A large number of riot police and plainclothes soon surrounded him, and searched his belongings.
Police subsequently rolled him over into the recovery position; no ambulance has arrived yet. Police denied volunteer first-aiders from approaching the man at first; after some negotiations, they allowed one first-aider to attend to the man at around 0058. The man was seen to have slight spasms in his lower body.
He later was escorted onto an ambulance, requiring a respirator. A police vehicle followed the ambulance.
Source: Stand News; Cupid Producer
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #831Incident #Rememberance
Unconscious Man Kicked by Police; Man Seen Having Minor Convulsions
0049 - 0106 | Mong Kok
On Argyle Street, police forcibly dragged a man into the middle of the road. The man seemed to be unconscious, laying flat on his back. A reporter noted that his eyes were closed, and was unresponsive.
An officer in white shoes was seen kicking the unconscious man's head repeatedly. A large number of riot police and plainclothes soon surrounded him, and searched his belongings.
Police subsequently rolled him over into the recovery position; no ambulance has arrived yet. Police denied volunteer first-aiders from approaching the man at first; after some negotiations, they allowed one first-aider to attend to the man at around 0058. The man was seen to have slight spasms in his lower body.
He later was escorted onto an ambulance, requiring a respirator. A police vehicle followed the ambulance.
Source: Stand News; Cupid Producer
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #831Incident #Rememberance
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#Protests #Feb29
Another hard evidence of police brutality in arresting young protesters
In the video, 2 police officers were head-locking a black-clad youngster attempting to pin him to the ground and arrest him.
The officers stepped on his feet, twisted his arm backwards and pushed his head to the ground, causing the young man to scream in pain.
#Mar1 #831Incident #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Another hard evidence of police brutality in arresting young protesters
In the video, 2 police officers were head-locking a black-clad youngster attempting to pin him to the ground and arrest him.
The officers stepped on his feet, twisted his arm backwards and pushed his head to the ground, causing the young man to scream in pain.
#Mar1 #831Incident #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #Feb29
Police suspected of pointing a gun at reporter
As the photos shown, an officer was left alone in a police operation to disperse protesters in Mong Kok. He was sighted holding his gun at the crowd in downtown area.
In the meantime, reporter of DB Channel, an internet media, followed tentatively to the whereabouts of the policeman, to properly execute his duty as a reporter. However, It was said that the police officer was suspected of pointing the gun at the reporter with his finger locked up on the trigger.
Source: DB Channel
Graphic: DB Channel, Editorial Board CityU SU
#Protests #831Incident #Rememberance
Police suspected of pointing a gun at reporter
As the photos shown, an officer was left alone in a police operation to disperse protesters in Mong Kok. He was sighted holding his gun at the crowd in downtown area.
In the meantime, reporter of DB Channel, an internet media, followed tentatively to the whereabouts of the policeman, to properly execute his duty as a reporter. However, It was said that the police officer was suspected of pointing the gun at the reporter with his finger locked up on the trigger.
Source: DB Channel
Graphic: DB Channel, Editorial Board CityU SU
#Protests #831Incident #Rememberance
Problem Counting? Number of Arrestees During Protest Surged within 4 Hours
Police conducted mass arrest in Mong Kok on Feb 29. The following morning (Mar 1), the police stated in a press release that a total of 12 men and 6 women, with the youngest aged 15, were arrested for illegal assembly and other reasons. However, several hours later, the number of arrestees has jumped up significantly to 115 according to a revised statement by the police.
Source: TVB, Apple Daily
#Protests #831Incident #Rememberance
Police conducted mass arrest in Mong Kok on Feb 29. The following morning (Mar 1), the police stated in a press release that a total of 12 men and 6 women, with the youngest aged 15, were arrested for illegal assembly and other reasons. However, several hours later, the number of arrestees has jumped up significantly to 115 according to a revised statement by the police.
Source: TVB, Apple Daily
#Protests #831Incident #Rememberance
#Protests #Feb29
Pepper Spray at Close-Range; Riot Police Ignores Fallen Woman
Feb 29 marks the sixth month after the 831 Attack. Citizens gathered in Mongkok to pay tribute to the casualties, and protest against police brutality. However, police's violence escalated into indiscriminate use of weapons towards citizens.
At around 2315, one mid-age woman, apparently a passer-by, was pepper-sprayed in close range. She fell down, but riot police ran by ignoring her.
Reporters were pepper-sprayed as well- just as police's usual "friendly" behavior towards the press. From the photo above, it is clearly seen that they were sprayed deliberately, even their cameras could not escape from that.
Source: Flash Media
#831Incident #Rememberance #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Pepper Spray at Close-Range; Riot Police Ignores Fallen Woman
Feb 29 marks the sixth month after the 831 Attack. Citizens gathered in Mongkok to pay tribute to the casualties, and protest against police brutality. However, police's violence escalated into indiscriminate use of weapons towards citizens.
At around 2315, one mid-age woman, apparently a passer-by, was pepper-sprayed in close range. She fell down, but riot police ran by ignoring her.
Reporters were pepper-sprayed as well- just as police's usual "friendly" behavior towards the press. From the photo above, it is clearly seen that they were sprayed deliberately, even their cameras could not escape from that.
Source: Flash Media
#831Incident #Rememberance #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #Feb29
Arbitrary Arrests and Excessive Use of Weapons at Late Night
During the clash on 29 Feb in Mongkok, at about 12am, police had arrested about 30-40 citizens, including those who were wearing reflective vests and volunteer first-aiders who had the word "First Aid" tagged on their helmets. Some arrestees had their hands tied with cable ties. Police vehicles were also deployed to prevent reporters from shooting videos from the other side of the road.
At about 1.15 am, the police fired pepper balls towards reporters. Some of the shots hit the stores close by, and the irritating contents inside the bullets were projected onto the doors.
Source: United Social Press
#Protests #831Incident #Rememberance
Arbitrary Arrests and Excessive Use of Weapons at Late Night
During the clash on 29 Feb in Mongkok, at about 12am, police had arrested about 30-40 citizens, including those who were wearing reflective vests and volunteer first-aiders who had the word "First Aid" tagged on their helmets. Some arrestees had their hands tied with cable ties. Police vehicles were also deployed to prevent reporters from shooting videos from the other side of the road.
At about 1.15 am, the police fired pepper balls towards reporters. Some of the shots hit the stores close by, and the irritating contents inside the bullets were projected onto the doors.
Source: United Social Press
#Protests #831Incident #Rememberance
#FirstHand #Interivew #Mar8
Interview With Tai Po District Councillor Lam Ming-yat: Riot Police Shot Pepper Spray To Another Council Member Man Nim-chi Despite He Was Cooperative
Before the start of the rally against Tai Po Jockey Club Clinic being a designated clinic for Chinese Pneumonia patients, large number of riot police officers were deployed and they frisked people at the scene including residents and press.
Tai Po district councilors also stood-by in case of emergency. According to Tai Po District Councillor Lam Ming-yat, despite riot police kept changing the cordon lines forward without proper communication, district councilors including Man Nim-chi were corporative. That said, when Man Nim-chi was stepping back, riot polices suddenly shot his back with pepper spray without any prior warning. Man was hurt and received assistance from voluntary first-aiders accordingly.
Lam also pointed that the rally had not started successfully due to police’s mass arrest. At least 20 teenagers were stopped and searched by police. From his observation, none of them carried dangerous item.
#PoliceState #TaiPo #Protests
Further reading:
Citizen: "This is No Least Amount of Force!"
Police: "It is as It is"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18249
Interview With Tai Po District Councillor Lam Ming-yat: Riot Police Shot Pepper Spray To Another Council Member Man Nim-chi Despite He Was Cooperative
Before the start of the rally against Tai Po Jockey Club Clinic being a designated clinic for Chinese Pneumonia patients, large number of riot police officers were deployed and they frisked people at the scene including residents and press.
Tai Po district councilors also stood-by in case of emergency. According to Tai Po District Councillor Lam Ming-yat, despite riot police kept changing the cordon lines forward without proper communication, district councilors including Man Nim-chi were corporative. That said, when Man Nim-chi was stepping back, riot polices suddenly shot his back with pepper spray without any prior warning. Man was hurt and received assistance from voluntary first-aiders accordingly.
Lam also pointed that the rally had not started successfully due to police’s mass arrest. At least 20 teenagers were stopped and searched by police. From his observation, none of them carried dangerous item.
#PoliceState #TaiPo #Protests
Further reading:
Citizen: "This is No Least Amount of Force!"
Police: "It is as It is"
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18249
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Citizen: "This is No Least Amount of Force!"
Police: "It is as It is"
1505 - 1520 | Tai Po
Frisking had occurred before the rally had started. All passersby, including the press, were forced to have their bags and identification documents…
Citizen: "This is No Least Amount of Force!"
Police: "It is as It is"
1505 - 1520 | Tai Po
Frisking had occurred before the rally had started. All passersby, including the press, were forced to have their bags and identification documents…
Tai Po District Councillor Lam Ming-yat was shot at his back by the police without prior warning.
Picture: Man Nim-chi facebook page
Read More:
Interview With Tai Po District Councillor Lam Ming-yat: Riot Police Shot Pepper Spray To Another Council Member Man Nim-chi Despite He Was Cooperative https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18265
#Mar8 #Interview #PoliceBrutality #Protests #DistrictCouncillor
Picture: Man Nim-chi facebook page
Read More:
Interview With Tai Po District Councillor Lam Ming-yat: Riot Police Shot Pepper Spray To Another Council Member Man Nim-chi Despite He Was Cooperative https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18265
#Mar8 #Interview #PoliceBrutality #Protests #DistrictCouncillor
#FirstHand #Mar8
2242 | #TseungKwanO
More than 100 armed riot police still stationed at Sheung Tak Estate. Many civilians could not leave the scene. The police had raised the blue flag multiple times at the bus terminal, but nothing further could be confirmed except for the arrival of two ambulances. The police were dispersing reporters on scene. It was unknown if any civilian was in need of medical service.
#Memorial #PoliceState #Protests
2242 | #TseungKwanO
More than 100 armed riot police still stationed at Sheung Tak Estate. Many civilians could not leave the scene. The police had raised the blue flag multiple times at the bus terminal, but nothing further could be confirmed except for the arrival of two ambulances. The police were dispersing reporters on scene. It was unknown if any civilian was in need of medical service.
#Memorial #PoliceState #Protests
Local Singer Stopped and Searched
2251 | #TseungKwanO
Tommy Yuen, a local singer in support of the Democracy Movement, is in line outside Sheung Tak Car Park for stop and search.
Source: Apple Daily
#Memorial #PoliceState #Protests
2251 | #TseungKwanO
Tommy Yuen, a local singer in support of the Democracy Movement, is in line outside Sheung Tak Car Park for stop and search.
Source: Apple Daily
#Memorial #PoliceState #Protests
9 Months Since the Start of the Pro-Democracy Movement:
Police frisked and arrested 6 citizens in Mongkok
12 March 2020 marked the ninth month since the pro-democracy movement began in June 2019.
Memorial screening activities were organised in multiple districts. In Mongkok, hundreds of citizens watched the documentary “The Year Of Fighting Against Tyranny” on the street.
When the screening event ended around 20:45, some citizens set road blocks with the miscellaneous items. Riot police arrived at the scene to disperse citizens.
During the operation the police formed a cordon around Sai Yeung Choi street south and Soy Street, and intercepted over 30 passersby. After being searched and have their bags inspected, these civilians could only leave after the police recorded their appearances and ID cards.
Among them, 6 men were tied with straps, and were escorted to a police vehicle. The police re-opened the blocked area after nearly an hour.
Source: Stand News #Mar13 #Protests
Police frisked and arrested 6 citizens in Mongkok
12 March 2020 marked the ninth month since the pro-democracy movement began in June 2019.
Memorial screening activities were organised in multiple districts. In Mongkok, hundreds of citizens watched the documentary “The Year Of Fighting Against Tyranny” on the street.
When the screening event ended around 20:45, some citizens set road blocks with the miscellaneous items. Riot police arrived at the scene to disperse citizens.
During the operation the police formed a cordon around Sai Yeung Choi street south and Soy Street, and intercepted over 30 passersby. After being searched and have their bags inspected, these civilians could only leave after the police recorded their appearances and ID cards.
Among them, 6 men were tied with straps, and were escorted to a police vehicle. The police re-opened the blocked area after nearly an hour.
Source: Stand News #Mar13 #Protests
5 Months after 9.21 “Liberate Tuen Mun” March:
2 Voluntary First Aiders Charged with Illegal Possession of Walkie- Talkie
During the “Libreate Tuen Mun Park” event on September 21, 2019, protesters set up roadblocks in areas nearby. During dispersing operation, the police stopped and searched 2 voluntary first aiders, and found 2 walkie- talkies. Five months after the incident, they were charged with possessing a radio apparatus without a valid licence as well as failure to show their identity cards.
Editor's Note: The Office of the Communication Authority of the Hong Kong SAR Government encourages citizens to bring their own walkie-talkies when going for hike. The double stand makes one wonder whether the Authority has 'incited' citzens to offend the 'law', or the police is defining the law in their favour.
Source: InMedia #Mar16
#PoliceState #Protests
2 Voluntary First Aiders Charged with Illegal Possession of Walkie- Talkie
During the “Libreate Tuen Mun Park” event on September 21, 2019, protesters set up roadblocks in areas nearby. During dispersing operation, the police stopped and searched 2 voluntary first aiders, and found 2 walkie- talkies. Five months after the incident, they were charged with possessing a radio apparatus without a valid licence as well as failure to show their identity cards.
Editor's Note: The Office of the Communication Authority of the Hong Kong SAR Government encourages citizens to bring their own walkie-talkies when going for hike. The double stand makes one wonder whether the Authority has 'incited' citzens to offend the 'law', or the police is defining the law in their favour.
Source: InMedia #Mar16
#PoliceState #Protests
#Art #Protests
Records of the Protest: Man Preserves Protest Scenes in Drawings
1705 | Mong Kok
On the intersection of Shantung Street and Nathan Road, a man sat outside King Wah Center and drew the protest scene. He believed thay paintings are the most neutral medium in recording protest scenes, as it's meaning is subject to the interpretation of the viewer. When asked whether if he is worried of being arrested, he said no as he always drew at protest scenes.
Source: City Broadcasting Channel (CBC)
#27May #HongKongProtest #MongKok #ProtestArt
Records of the Protest: Man Preserves Protest Scenes in Drawings
1705 | Mong Kok
On the intersection of Shantung Street and Nathan Road, a man sat outside King Wah Center and drew the protest scene. He believed thay paintings are the most neutral medium in recording protest scenes, as it's meaning is subject to the interpretation of the viewer. When asked whether if he is worried of being arrested, he said no as he always drew at protest scenes.
Source: City Broadcasting Channel (CBC)
#27May #HongKongProtest #MongKok #ProtestArt
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#AntiChina
Anti-China movement goes viral around the globe
In recent months, protests against China are occurring regularly in different parts of the world; London, New Dehli, Toronto...you name it.
On Sunday, there was a massive protest against the communist regime held in Vancouver near the Chinese consulate. Many of the Canadians who participated are from other parts of the world, such as Hong Kong, Tibet, India, and the Philippines, to name a few. The protesters stood in opposition to China’s treatment towards people in Hong Kong and Tibet, and urged the international communities to intervene to get two Canadians, who have been held hostage by the Chinese government, released. Many nations are now banning apps from China, putting a stop to Huawei or 5G networking business, as well as reviewing their relationships with China.
Source: CNN News India 27-Jul
#China #Canada #Protests
#CanadianHostage #Huawei
Anti-China movement goes viral around the globe
In recent months, protests against China are occurring regularly in different parts of the world; London, New Dehli, Toronto...you name it.
On Sunday, there was a massive protest against the communist regime held in Vancouver near the Chinese consulate. Many of the Canadians who participated are from other parts of the world, such as Hong Kong, Tibet, India, and the Philippines, to name a few. The protesters stood in opposition to China’s treatment towards people in Hong Kong and Tibet, and urged the international communities to intervene to get two Canadians, who have been held hostage by the Chinese government, released. Many nations are now banning apps from China, putting a stop to Huawei or 5G networking business, as well as reviewing their relationships with China.
Source: CNN News India 27-Jul
#China #Canada #Protests
#CanadianHostage #Huawei
Belarusian Authorities said opposition attempts to seize power harm national security; Opposition leader calls citizens to stand up, or become a slave
After the Belarusian presidential election in early August, mass demonstrations broke out, with citizens forming human chains to protest against tyrannical rule. The opposition announced the establishment of a Coordination Committee earlier, requesting the government to discuss the transfer of power. The Belarusian General Prosecutor’s Office then charged the Committee on 20th August with suspicion of endangering national security.
The opposition announced the establishment of the Coordination Committee on 18th August, calling for government talks on the transfer of power. Members include Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, an opposition leader exiled to Lithuania, Nobel Laureate in Literature Svetlana Alexievich, and other famous individuals. The authorities accused the Coordination Committee of jeopardising national security and has now launched a criminal investigation. Attorney General Konyuk noted that the establishment and operation of the Coordination Committee was to seize state power, and emphasized that the transfer of power to the Coordination Committee is unconstitutional. Committee lawyer Maxim Znak and organiser of Minsk factory strikes Sergei Dylevsky were questioned by the government on 21st August.
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya accepted an exclusive interview with the Britain Broadcasting Company (BBC), appealing to Belarusians to "stand till the end", and oppose the tyrannical rule of President Lukashenko. “If not now, we will be slaves”. She said that as long as her personal safety is ensured, she will return to the country. In a video speech earlier, she also called for Belarusians to be fearless and to escalate strike actions.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said earlier that the United State supports the international community in investigating the possibility of fraud in the Belarusian election, and will consider sanctions against Belarusian officials who participated in suppressing demonstrations. Russian President Putin said that any interference in the situation in Belarus or pressure on local leaders is unacceptable.
#Belarus #Election #Protests #Lukashenko #BBC #US #Pompeo #Russia #Putin
Source: Stand News #Aug22
After the Belarusian presidential election in early August, mass demonstrations broke out, with citizens forming human chains to protest against tyrannical rule. The opposition announced the establishment of a Coordination Committee earlier, requesting the government to discuss the transfer of power. The Belarusian General Prosecutor’s Office then charged the Committee on 20th August with suspicion of endangering national security.
The opposition announced the establishment of the Coordination Committee on 18th August, calling for government talks on the transfer of power. Members include Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, an opposition leader exiled to Lithuania, Nobel Laureate in Literature Svetlana Alexievich, and other famous individuals. The authorities accused the Coordination Committee of jeopardising national security and has now launched a criminal investigation. Attorney General Konyuk noted that the establishment and operation of the Coordination Committee was to seize state power, and emphasized that the transfer of power to the Coordination Committee is unconstitutional. Committee lawyer Maxim Znak and organiser of Minsk factory strikes Sergei Dylevsky were questioned by the government on 21st August.
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya accepted an exclusive interview with the Britain Broadcasting Company (BBC), appealing to Belarusians to "stand till the end", and oppose the tyrannical rule of President Lukashenko. “If not now, we will be slaves”. She said that as long as her personal safety is ensured, she will return to the country. In a video speech earlier, she also called for Belarusians to be fearless and to escalate strike actions.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said earlier that the United State supports the international community in investigating the possibility of fraud in the Belarusian election, and will consider sanctions against Belarusian officials who participated in suppressing demonstrations. Russian President Putin said that any interference in the situation in Belarus or pressure on local leaders is unacceptable.
#Belarus #Election #Protests #Lukashenko #BBC #US #Pompeo #Russia #Putin
Source: Stand News #Aug22
University students open school strike and demonstrate to against Lukashenko; police arrested violently
On the first school day in Belarus, a large number of university students demonstrated in Minsk along the Independence Avenue and gathered in the Victory Square to stand against the president, Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years. Police arrived to violently disperse the students, without mentioning about the number of arrests.
On Sundays in the past three weeks, there were 100-200 thousands of people that demonstrated for the police brutality and Lukashenko’s manipulation of the election. On Tuesday, the first school day, thousands of millions of university students went on strike and protested on the streets. Many people held the old Belarusian ‘White, red, white’ flag that is used by the opposition.
Students told BBC that the purpose of going to the street is to support people and express their political positions. They said they should be fearless and not just to stay at home. The BBC filmed when the riot police attacked and forcibly arrested a group of students which gathered near Victory Square. Someone kneeled to the police and demanded to release the students as they are just kids. Some students tried to block the entrances of several universities to prevent the police from entering. BBC pointed out that two Belarusian journalists were among the arrested. The police subsequently admitted that they had arrested students, but decline to tell the exact number. Since the president election on 9th August, there are continuously protests that oppose Lukashenko across Belarus. It is popularly believed that the election result is manipulated. The EU and United States have refused to recognise the result, believing that the election is neither free nor fair.
Lukashenko insisted that he got millions of supports from Belarusians. He stated that he did not hope the country to be seen divided; the state-run Berta News Agency quoted Lukashenko saying that if there are ‘alternative forces’ coming to power, there will be “massacre that is worse than that in Ukraine”. When Lukashenko visited a university in western Belarus, he urged the elderly to explain to the young generations the difficulties the country has overcome over the years. Earlier before this, several national media stated that protesters had been treated in an inhumane way after the election. The authorities apologised for the violent suppression and inhuman actions, but recently began to suppress the protestors again. Maria Kolesnikova, one of the main opposition figures in Belarus, announced on Tuesday that she will form a new party called “Together”. She stated that Belarus is now in a political, social, and economic crisis. “Only when we stand together will we know how to get out of the crisis,” Kolesnikova tried to enter the presidential palace to talk with Lukashenko at a rally in the Capital last Sunday but was told that Lukashenko will not negotiate with them.
Source : Stand News #Sep2
#Belarus #Lukashenko #Kolesnikova #protests
On the first school day in Belarus, a large number of university students demonstrated in Minsk along the Independence Avenue and gathered in the Victory Square to stand against the president, Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years. Police arrived to violently disperse the students, without mentioning about the number of arrests.
On Sundays in the past three weeks, there were 100-200 thousands of people that demonstrated for the police brutality and Lukashenko’s manipulation of the election. On Tuesday, the first school day, thousands of millions of university students went on strike and protested on the streets. Many people held the old Belarusian ‘White, red, white’ flag that is used by the opposition.
Students told BBC that the purpose of going to the street is to support people and express their political positions. They said they should be fearless and not just to stay at home. The BBC filmed when the riot police attacked and forcibly arrested a group of students which gathered near Victory Square. Someone kneeled to the police and demanded to release the students as they are just kids. Some students tried to block the entrances of several universities to prevent the police from entering. BBC pointed out that two Belarusian journalists were among the arrested. The police subsequently admitted that they had arrested students, but decline to tell the exact number. Since the president election on 9th August, there are continuously protests that oppose Lukashenko across Belarus. It is popularly believed that the election result is manipulated. The EU and United States have refused to recognise the result, believing that the election is neither free nor fair.
Lukashenko insisted that he got millions of supports from Belarusians. He stated that he did not hope the country to be seen divided; the state-run Berta News Agency quoted Lukashenko saying that if there are ‘alternative forces’ coming to power, there will be “massacre that is worse than that in Ukraine”. When Lukashenko visited a university in western Belarus, he urged the elderly to explain to the young generations the difficulties the country has overcome over the years. Earlier before this, several national media stated that protesters had been treated in an inhumane way after the election. The authorities apologised for the violent suppression and inhuman actions, but recently began to suppress the protestors again. Maria Kolesnikova, one of the main opposition figures in Belarus, announced on Tuesday that she will form a new party called “Together”. She stated that Belarus is now in a political, social, and economic crisis. “Only when we stand together will we know how to get out of the crisis,” Kolesnikova tried to enter the presidential palace to talk with Lukashenko at a rally in the Capital last Sunday but was told that Lukashenko will not negotiate with them.
Source : Stand News #Sep2
#Belarus #Lukashenko #Kolesnikova #protests