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Police Fire Tear Gas Next to Hospital

2305 #Jordan
Police shot massive tear gas to protesters. The spot is extremely close to the slope outside the entrance of Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Gascoigne Road.

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Police fast-speeding water cannon truck blasted blue dye lachrymatory agent at citizens along Gascoigne Road.

Source: Apple Daily ; Passion Times #Nov17
Police Fired Tear Gas and Made Arrest

1445 #TsimShaTsui #CameronRoad
Police hoisted orange flag and fired tear gas canisters as they advanced. Three men could be seen arrested. Dozens of Riot Police and STU can be seen standing by.

#Jordan
Tear gas canisters continue to be fired, those being frisked eariler were escorted away by large amounts of riot police and STU officers.

Source: Cable TV; Now News; Apple Daily

#TiananmenMassacre #PLA #HumanitarianCrisis #Nov18
#PoliceState
Reporters line up on Ning Po Street for their IDs be validated by PPRB

1534 | #NathanRoad, #Jordan
Armed police ordered reporters on the scene to gather in front of Dah Sing Bank for stop and search in order to validate their identity.

1542 | #NingPoStreet
Around 10 minutes later, PPRB asked for reporters to show their press ID for officers to check and validate one by one. Those unable to show a valid press ID would be ticketed for breaching the gathering ban.

A long line of reporters were sighted on Ning Po Street awaiting for their IDs be validated by PPRB. The police read out the names of media organizations one by one and only those with a “valid press id" would then be released.

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A reporter from RFA showed her press ID. PPRB officers claimed they have not heard of the news station and need to search online for validation.

Source: PSHK, Cable News
#Sept6 #FreedomOfPress
#FirstHand #Jan23
Carrie Lam Denies Lockdown Has Obstructed Civilians

On Jan 23, 2021, the Hong Kong government made a sudden announcement of a compulsory lockdown in the Jordan district at 4am, citing the coronavirus as a reason.

The authorities forbade civilians to leave the "restricted area", claiming that the mass testing would be completed in 48 hours, in order for civilians to go to work on Monday.

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28098

Over 3,000 staff were mobilized from the disciplinary forces and medical teams. Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Police Commissioner Chris Tang, Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan and other government officials appeared at the site.

Carrie Lam denied the government's instruction as confusing and that the decision has obstructed the residents.

It is estimated that over 10,000 civilians were grounded.

#CarrieLam #ChrisTang #Lockdown #WuhanPneumonia #Jordan #FailedState
#FirstHand #Jan23
Civilians in Lockdown Area to Brace Themselves for At Least 48 Hours

During the compulsory lockdown of the Jordan area since 4am on Jan 23, 2021, the Hong Kong government claimed that food supply will be provided to the affected civilians.

The photos reveal the food supplied by the authorities, which constitute largely cup noodle, instant noodle, bread and canned food.

Whereas the residents complained about the confusion caused by the authorities, the latter insisted that the civilians were not obstructed.

#Lockdown #Jordan #WuhanPneumonia