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Masked Police Speak Profanity and Provoke Citizens in Central

At Des Voeux Road Central, masked riot police without identification number are filmed swearing at civilians and lawmaker Kwok Ka-ki. Police also provoked civilians, "do you have no strength to throw objects?".

Source: Kwok Ka-ki's Facebook #Dec8
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MTR Staff Attempted to Ban "Doraemon" from Riding the Metro on International Human Rights Day

At Sheung Wan MTR Station on December 8, a MTR staff tried to stop a "Doraemon" from entering the paid area. Other passengers pointed out that "Doraemon" was not causing inconvenience to anyone and he could easily take the lift instead of the escalator. In the end, "Doraemon" was let in.

December 8 is the International Human Rights Day, where a pro-democracy march was organized in Hong Kong.

Source: Hong Kong Citizen Media #Dec8
Survey by Womens' Concern Group Finds 67 Interviewees Suffered Sexual Violence from Police

The Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women conducted a questionnaire survey regarding sexual violence during the Anti-ELAB movement. Of those surveyed, 67 reported sexual violence at the hands of the police; very few of them chose to report the incidents to police.

Hong Kong Human Rights Watch states that they would seek help from United Nations experts regarding these cases, and would submit a report on the situation in Hong Kong. The police has not yet commented on the association's findings.

Source: RTHK #Dec8
Photo: The Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women
Protesters: "Love is more powerful than violence. No more police brutality!"

During the Human Rights Day march on December 8 , some protestors waved flags with the words “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times.” Others made hearts out of hands or umbrellas, chanting “Love is more powerful than violence. No more police brutality!”

Source: USP United Social Press #Dec8
Authorities Clear Out the 'Memorial Hall' Set by Public to Commemorate Deaths of the Protests

No more flowers could be seen outside Prince Edward Station. All that remained were names of the deceased written beforehand. On the wall, it reads "Chow Tsz-lok" and "Chan Yin-lam".

Source: USP United Social Press #Dec8
Government Demolished Lennon Walls Across the Territory

On the Tsuen Wan Town Footbridge Network, information of major tragic events remain seen on the Lennon Wall, reminding all Hongkongers to never forget the pain and to persist with the movement.

Source: USP United Social Press #Dec8
Singer Oliver Ma: We are all part of this Hong Kong family

Oliver Ma was born to a Filipino monther and a Hongkongese father. He insisted in singing for the protesters in Central during the Human Rights Day March on December 8.

He wants to tell frontline protesters: "You are my hero, you have my respect." That is why he hopes through his songs "people can feel empowered, strong and hopeful".

Source: InMedia #Dec8
http://bit.ly/3523I2u
#PoliticalProsecution #Arrest
Hong Kong Police Arrest at Least 8 Pro-democracy Figures for July 1 March

On Dec 8, 2020, police arrested 8 pro-democracy activists including Figo Chan, Chu Hoi-dick, Wu Chi-wai, district councillors Tsang Kin-shing, Chan Wing-tai and Tsui Tsz-kin, for participating in the July 1 March this year.

The march lasted no more than 10 minutes as the police suppressed it almost right away.

Hong Kong police has arrested at least 20 people in relation to the pro-democracy movement in this week.

Source: InMedia #Dec8
https://bit.ly/3lWIUB7

#PoliceState #July1March
#FirstHand #Dec8
Police Intercept Social worker Lui Chi-hang and Grandma Wong

20:00 | Tseung Kwan O
Civilians commemorate deceased pro-democracy students Alex Chow Tsz-lok 13th months after his death.

Chow fell off from the Sheung Tak Carpark for reasons unknown during police operation in the area on Nov 4, 2019. A coroner inquest is currently taking place in Hong Kong.
#FirstHand #Dec8
HK Police Charge Mourning Civilian with Littering

20:17 | Tseung Kwan O
Dec 8, 2020 marks 13th month since the death of 22-year-old Alex Chow Tsz-lok.

Near the altar set up for the deceased in the pro-democracy movement, a lady was trying to place a origami crane as a tribute for those sacrificed. The police charged her with littering.

Meanwhile, the police also intercepted a young boy who is apparently below 15 years old.

#PoliceState #13months #AlexChow