#NeverForget #2Years Ago: Pro-democracy Hongkongers Sing Hallelujah to the Lord Overnight

Two years ago, after June 9, 2019, Hong Kong citizens continued to voice their discontent towards the government's indifference to the 1-million-peopled march --the authorities not only refused to withdraw the plan to implement extradition to China, but also set up the second reading of the bill on June 12, 2019.

On the evening of June 11, 2019, just as pro-democracy Hongkongers surrounded the Legislative Building, the police deployed 5,000 officers at the scene.

As tension built up, religious groups held a mass prayer gathering near Tamar Park, leading the crowd to sing
"Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" in front of the police for over ten hours until dawn.

However, this did not prevent the police from clashing with the civilians on the next day, marking the first case of large-scale police violence in the #AntiELAB movement.

Photo: Kenji Wong

Source: Stand News #Jun11
https://bit.ly/3gnAJgA

#TodayInHistory #Sing

#NeverForget #2Years
Lest We Forget: The Tearful Day Outside the #LegCo Building

June 12, 2021 marks the two year-mark of the first large-scale police-civilian clash in the #AntiELAB movement in Hong Kong.

Two years ago, pro-democracy Hongkongers surrounded the Legislative Council building, with a hope to prevent the second reading of the amendment bill that proposed extradition to China.

Despite the peaceful rally, the police deployed #TearGas grenades and shot #RubberBullets at unarmed civilians, causing countless injuries in the crowd.

Whereas the police was condemned on an international level for their abuse of power and use of violence, the authorities in Hong Kong insisted in categorizing the pro-democracy rally in the Admiralty area as a "riot".

The government's reaction infuriated many citizens, causing over 2 million people to take part in Hong Kong's largest protest in history on June 16, 2019.

Source: Stand News #Jun12

#TodayinHistory #NeverForgive #HongKongProtests #PoliceViolence

#FirstHand #June12
Arrested Pro-democracy Youth:
"No matter how many obstacles are there in front of us, we should continue to forge forward and stand by our beliefs"

#Video in English:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30065

On June 12, 2021, the pro-democracy group #StudentActivism held a #PressConference in response to the police arrest of their convenor #WongYatChin and spokeperson #WongYuenLam the day before for a so-called "unauthorized assembly" that has not yet taken place.

Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30053

Towards the end of the press conference, the group delivered a message from the convenor Wong Yat-chin who is currently in custody:

"While the regime can imprison us physically, they can never confine our wills and beliefs. No matter how many obstacles are there in front of us, we should continue to forge forward and stand by our beliefs. Wish everyone safe and sound."

The group called on pro-democracy and freedom-loving Honhkongers to never give up, despite the worsening situation:

"As long as there are lights, there will be people; and with people, there is always hope."

#AntiELAB #HongKongProtests #2Years

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#PoliceState #Regime
Hong Kong Police Cordon Off Downtown to Suppress Gathering on Protest Anniversary

At around 16:00 in the shopping district #CausewayBay, the Hong Kong police set up cordon at Great George Street and East Point Road.

Over 50 officers ordered passersby and businesses to leave.

Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30069

June 12, 2021 marks two years after the first large-scale police-civilian clash in the 2019 #AntiELAB movement in Hong Kong. The police use of excessive force including the deployment of #TearGas grenades and #RubberBullets at unarmed civilians on June 12, 2019 had sparked international criticism and the local population's outcry.

Source: Apple Daily #Jun12
https://bit.ly/35eIEaQ

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#TodayinHistory

#NeverForget #2Years Ago: Pro-democracy Hongkongers Sing Hallelujah to the Lord Overnight

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30056

Lest We Forget: The Tearful Day Outside the #LegCo Building

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30057

#PoliceState #2Years
Hong Kong Police Intercept 70-year-old Elderly for Donning Black and Wearing Yellow Facemask on Protest Anniversary

On June 12, 2021, 70-year-old Mr. Au Yeung walking with a cane was intercepted by the Hong Kong police in the shopping district Causeway Bay.

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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30068

Mr. Au Yeung said the police has been monitoring him and his two friends. The police accused them of violating the gathering ban in the peopled district.

Mr. Au Yeung donned a black shirt that read "No Fear, Fight On" and wore a yellow facemask that read #FDNOL.

The day June 12, 2021 marks two years since the first large-scale police-civilian clash in the 2019 #AntiELAB movement in Hong Kong. The police use of excessive force including #TearGas grenades and #RubberBullets at unarmed civilians on June 12, 2019 had sparked criticism worldwide and the local population's outcry.

Source: InMedia #Jun12
https://bit.ly/3pLsX4c

#Elderly #HongKongProtests #FightHongKong #NeverForget

#PoliceState #2Years
HK Police Intercept Online News Journalists

On June 12, 2021, the Hong Kong police cordoned off Causeway Bay and intercepted civilians in multiple districts including Causeway Bay and Mongkok. The day was the second anniversary of the 2029 #AntiELAB movement. The police massive deployment made it impossible for the pro-democracy population to publicly commemorate the day.

Just when three journalists of the online news platform #EggsClub walked out of the subway station, the police conducted stop and search on them.

Their personal information was recorded and the police demanded them to stop live streaming. The police also warned them of "inciting the public" if they talked about "something not related to work" during the live broadcast. The police, however, did not explain what they meant by "something not related to work".

Source: InMedia; Stand News #Jun12
https://bit.ly/3pK9GAj

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Police Intercept 70-year-old Elderly

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30069

#FirstHand #Jun12
HK Police Suppresses Street Booth Run by University Students on Protest Anniversary

On June 12, 2021, members of Hong Kong Federation of Students (#HKFS) and #ChanWingYan, vice-president of the #StudentsUnion of #LingnanUniversity, set up a street booth on a footbridge in Mongkok.

Numerous police officers arrived and intervened within 10 miniutes after the pro-democracy youth set up the booth.

The students called on Hongkongers not to forget the day two years ago on June 12, 2019.

June 12 marks the first large-scale police-civilian clash in the 2019 #AntiELAB movement.

#HongKongProtests #PoliceState #2Years #WeShallNeverSurrender

#PoliceState
What happened on June 12, 2021?

Image: Stand News #2021Jun12

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#PoliceState #2Years
What happened in Hong Kong on June 12, 2021?

June 12, 2021 marks two years since the Hong Kong police deployed excessive force and violent means to disperse unarmed pro-democracy civilians in protest of extradition to China.

On June 12, 2021, the Hong Kong police conducted massive stop-and-search on civilians, targetting those wearing black and journalists especially.

The police also cordoned off some busy streets in shopping districts like Causeway Bay and Mongkok.

The police also ticketed passersby randomly for violating the gathering ban.

In the evening, a large number of police officers entered Langham Place, a shopping mall in Mongkok, entrapping shoppers. The police claimed that the pro-protest slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" was heard.

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Hong Kong Police Cordon Off Downtown to Suppress Gathering

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30068

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Hong Kong Police Intercept 70-year-old Elderly for Donning Black and Wearing Yellow Facemask

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30069

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HK Police Intercept Online News Journalists

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30070

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HK Police Suppresses Street Booth Run by University Students

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30071

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#TodayinHistory #AntiELAB
#ProtestAnniversary : What happened in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019?

Pro-democracy Hongkongers Sing Hallelujah to the Lord Overnight

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30056

The Tearful Day Outside the #LegCo Building

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30057

Image: Stand News #2021Jun12

#GoHKVideo #BeWater
Two Years into Hongkongers' #FightForFreedom: "Keep the Faith, Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn and Freedom Returns to Our Land"

June 16, 2021 marks #2years since over 2 million Hongkongers--nearly 1/3 of the city's population--took it to the street to protest against extradition to China and voice the "5 demands".

This largest rally in the history of Hong Kong represents Hongkongers' determination to defend their rights and freedom.

Two years onward, Hongkongers tell the world that the fight for democracy goes on, despite political prosecution, censorship and the implementation of draconian laws.

"Keep the Faith.

Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn

and Freedom Returns to Our Land"

Video: JK.
Post-processing by Be Water/Guardians of Hong Kong #Jun16

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"Glory HK": #Hongkongers Raise Glowing Signs amid Storm Clouds on Lion Rock

In Hong Kong, a group of pro-democracy citizens braved the heavy rain and hiked to the top of the #LionRock on the evening of June 9, 2022.

On the mountain, they displayed the light signs that spelled "Glory HK", to commemorate the third anniversary of the 2019 June 9 #AntiExtradition protest march.

When the group reached the summit, however, the hill was shrouded by dense clouds and heavy rain, with a thunderstorm warning from the weather observatory. After discussing their options, the group decided to carry through and set up the sign while they waited for the clouds to clear. Their patience was rewarded after waiting for over an hour; the clouds cleared for a brief moment, and Hong Kong's city lights come into view behind their glowing sign.

Speaking to a reporter, the organizer likened the weather atop the mountain to the outlook for Hong Kong's future: full of dark clouds, but there will be light for those who hold on to the end.

"The oppression keeps Hongkongers from speaking our minds, and even rational debates on the Internet risk violating the authority's red line; however, the beliefs of Hongkongers 3 years ago surely remain engraved in our hearts, and they will never change," said one of the participants.

Source: Boomhead #Jun9

#June9 #GloryToHongKong #AntiELAB #KeepTheFaith #NeverForget #3Years

See also:

Two Years into Hongkongers' #FightForFreedom: "Keep the Faith, Until Darkness Gives Away to the Glorious Dawn and Freedom Returns to Our Land"

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/30108

June 9, 2019: 1 Million Pro-Democracy #Hongkongers in #AntiExtradition Protest

https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32866