#NeverForget #NeverForgive #June12
1st Anniversary of June 12:
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Movement in 366 Days, 8784 Hours

On June 12, 2019, Hongkongers protested outside the Legislative Council to oppose the second reading of the controversial extradition law.

The police deployed at least 150 rounds of tear gas, along with pepper spray and rubber bullets, to disperse peaceful civilians, leading to public outcry towards police brutality since then.

Since then, the protests in pursuit of freedom and democracy go on, despite adversity.

Source: Hong Kong Amnesty International #Jun11

#ToFreedom #HongKongProtests #FiveDemandsNotOneLess #StandWithHongKong

#StateTerrorism #June12
Government Gazettes Anthem Law, Pro-Beijing Camp Dominates Legislative Council on One Year Mark of Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Movement

1440 | #LegCo
In the Legislative Council, Starry Lee, the pro-Beijing chairperson of the House Committee, expelled the pro-demoracy lawmakers who displayed placards and shouted "Lest we forget 612" from the chamber.

Today is one year after June 12, 2019, where citizens protested outside the Legislative Council to oppose the second reading of the Extradition Bill and were later suppressed by violent police operation.

On the same day one year after, the government gazetted the equally controversial Anthem Law and Beijing has passed plans to impose the even more draconian National Security Law.

Source: RTHK
#AnthemLaw #AntiELab #NationalSecurityLaw

"Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times": Hongkongers on One Year Mark of 612 Police-Civilian Clash

Outside Ma Tau Wan Estate in To Kwang Wan, citizens chanted slogans and waved pro-democracy banners, marking the 1-year fight for democracy since the Anti-extradition Law Protests has started in June 2019.

Source: Ken Tsang's Facebook
#June12 #NeverForget
#remember612 #HongKongProtest #StandWithHK

#Arrest #LegCo #TedHui
Police Arrest Pro-democracy Lawmaker Ted Hui in Causeway Bay

After the police pulled lawmaker Ted Hui into the cordon, Hui fell onto the ground. He was brought to s nearby building and was later arrested, with hands tied.

According to a timeline reconstructed by netizens, the police's inconsistent behavior was recorded as follows:

2036
Police pulled Hui into the cordon.

2045
Hui was let go without being arrested.

2047
Police changed their mind and arrested Hui suddenly.

Source: Stand News; Internet
#June12 #PoliceState #FailedState #remember612 #OneCountryOneSystem #HongKongProtest #StandWithHK

Police Subdue Citizens and Lawmakers and Demand Shoppers to Present Receipt Proof
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Iron Fist: NT Protests Met With Heavy Hand

2052 | #TaiPo
The Blue flag is raised at the patrons at Tai Po Mega Hall. The riot police rushed towards Tai Po Plaza.

2056 | #TaiPo
Cordon lines were set up around the Mega Hall, with only an entrance opened to the patrons.

Source: Stand News, citizen's observations, Internet, USP

#June12 #PoliceState #FailedState #remember612 #OneCountryOneSystem #HongKongProtest #StandWithHK

#FirstHand
Police continue operation in Mongkok accompanied by citizens' reviling

2154 | Mongkok
Police took over the streets in Mongkok with their large-scale disperse operation. As they pushed forward from Langham place to Argyle Street, a crowd of unsatisified citizens yelled at them. Slogans such “F**k Hong Kong Police” and “An independent Hong Kong is the only way out” were sounded one after another.

#June12 #PoliceState #FailedState #Remember612 #OneCountryOneSystem #HongKongProtest #StandWithHK

#Firsthand #12June

Police Advance on Argyle Street

2146 | #Mongkok

The police pushed forward at Argyle Street. On the way, they drove away reporters, chastising them into return the sidewalks and keep moving forward by waving their batons at the journalists.

#June12 #PoliceState #FailedState #remember612 #OneCountryOneSystem #HongKongProtest #StandWithHK

#FirstHand
Police's Operation Intimidated Citizens

2215 | #Mongkok
Police reinforcements have restueed to the intersection of Hong Lok Street and Argyle Street after several minutes, causing displeasure among the civilians which began shouting protest slogans

#June12 #PoliceState #FailedState #remember612 #OneCountryOneSystem #HongKongProtest #StandWithHK

#FirstHand #12June
The Calm Within the Storm

2207 | #Mongkok
Visually-impaired lawyer, Joy Luk, performed the protest anthem, 'Glory to Hong Kong' on her recorder, serenading the crowd in the midst of chaos and confrontations.

#June12 #PoliceState #FailedState #remember612 #OneCountryOneSystem #HongKongProtest #StandWithHK #JoyLuk

#FirstHand
Police Gruffly Dispersed Reporters at the Front While Searching Dropped Equipment at the Back

2249 | Mong Kok
Riot police cleared the street for traffic, then surrounded a large crowd on the sidewalk. The detained crowd consisted mostly of reporters, wearing hi-vis vests. Helena Wong, a Legislative Councillor, is also on the scene to observe.

As they cleared the street in front of Langham Place, a whole group of officers doubled back to search for some dropped equipment. A number of them wielded batons while ordering reporters to step back; one aggressively flashed a high-powered flashlight at reporters, apparently to cause them discomfort.

#June12 #PoliceState #FailedState #remember612 #OneCountryOneSystem #HongKongProtest #StandWithHK

#HongkongChronicles #June12
Photographer Kenji Wong : "Tear gas fighters" changed my career aspiration

//On June 12, 2019, I saw Hong Kong clouded in tear gas again after five years. This time, I saw a group of self-initiated "tear gas fighters" running towards the canisters to put them off. At that moment, I asked myself whether I should quit my job and devote the whole of myself to record the happenings of this movement, anticipating chaos and turbulence on the way.

At that time, of course, I didn't expect the movement to evolve to such a terrible situation. Nonetheless, one thing remains the same – there are a great many "tear gas fighters" in the city from all walks of life, and they are doing their utmost to make a change. //

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