Hongkongers Defend Themselves with Umbrellas at Christmas Eve
22:54 | I Square, Tsim Sha Tsui
Source: CupidNews #24Dec #ChristmasEve #photo
22:54 | I Square, Tsim Sha Tsui
Source: CupidNews #24Dec #ChristmasEve #photo
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Citizens Go Out at Christmas Eve, Police Call it an Unlawful Assembly
2137 | Tsim Sha Tsui
“Protect the Basic Law! If you (police) arrest me today, it would be an honour for me!” an old man chanted, leading to a round of applause from citizens nearby.
2219 |
Police vehicles stood by outside the Fire station, while about 20 Riot police entered.
2248 |
Specialized crowd management vehicles gathered at Peninsula Hotel, Salisbury Road. Meanwhile, tear gas rounds were fired along Nathan Road, including Chungking Mansions, a large gathering place for the ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.
Text: PPNews, Apple Daily Video: Internet #24Dec #ChristmasEve
2137 | Tsim Sha Tsui
“Protect the Basic Law! If you (police) arrest me today, it would be an honour for me!” an old man chanted, leading to a round of applause from citizens nearby.
2219 |
Police vehicles stood by outside the Fire station, while about 20 Riot police entered.
2248 |
Specialized crowd management vehicles gathered at Peninsula Hotel, Salisbury Road. Meanwhile, tear gas rounds were fired along Nathan Road, including Chungking Mansions, a large gathering place for the ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.
Text: PPNews, Apple Daily Video: Internet #24Dec #ChristmasEve
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A group of youngsters were taken away by police. When citizens asked for the reasons of arrest, the riot police swore on him and responsed "it's none of your business." Meanwhile, another officer shone strong light to the video shooter to prevent him from recording the scene.
Source: https://t.me/canigosomeplacefun #24Dec #ChristmasEve
A group of youngsters were taken away by police. When citizens asked for the reasons of arrest, the riot police swore on him and responsed "it's none of your business." Meanwhile, another officer shone strong light to the video shooter to prevent him from recording the scene.
Source: https://t.me/canigosomeplacefun #24Dec #ChristmasEve
Police Fires Tear Gas Canisters At Carol Singers; Hinders Civilians from Seeing Christmas Lights
2310 - 2315 | #TsimShaTsui
The police fired at least 7 tear gas canisters at carol singers outside Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station.
At the same time, 30 Riot police and Special Tactical Squad set cordon line outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Citizens were irritated and challenged the police for hindering them from enjoying the Christmas neon light displays and decorations on Christmas Eve.
Source: USP; Apple Daily
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
2310 - 2315 | #TsimShaTsui
The police fired at least 7 tear gas canisters at carol singers outside Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station.
At the same time, 30 Riot police and Special Tactical Squad set cordon line outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Citizens were irritated and challenged the police for hindering them from enjoying the Christmas neon light displays and decorations on Christmas Eve.
Source: USP; Apple Daily
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
Police Attempt to Fire Among Traffic
Near the historic Peninsular Hotel, members of the raptor squad rushed out to the main road, with an intent to fire between buses and taxis and make arrests.
Photo: Cezzna @ USP United Social Press
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
Near the historic Peninsular Hotel, members of the raptor squad rushed out to the main road, with an intent to fire between buses and taxis and make arrests.
Photo: Cezzna @ USP United Social Press
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
2339 | Tsim Sha Tsui
Carnarvon Road Kimberley Road
Police fired at point-blank, leaving a NT-901 (foam round) shell.
Source: Appledaily, SUCK channel #24Dec #ChristmasEve
Carnarvon Road Kimberley Road
Police fired at point-blank, leaving a NT-901 (foam round) shell.
Source: Appledaily, SUCK channel #24Dec #ChristmasEve
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Suppression of Press Freedom: Hong Kong Police Subdued Journalists
2328 Tsim Sha Tsui
Outside Mira Hotel, riot police subdued a member of press all of a sudden while shoving other journalists.
Source: PPPNews #24Dec #ChristmasEve #PressFreedom
2328 Tsim Sha Tsui
Outside Mira Hotel, riot police subdued a member of press all of a sudden while shoving other journalists.
Source: PPPNews #24Dec #ChristmasEve #PressFreedom
Confrontations between Police and Citizens in Mong Kok Intensifies; Shoppers Trapped in Mall
Police fired tear gas across the district, outside shopping malls and at main streets. The black flag was hoisted outside a shopping mall, and the mall lowered its shutter, trapping citizens inside.
At around 22:32, riot police in Yau Ma Tei turned back to clear the roadblocks. Meanwhile, fire trucks arrived and dashed towards Mongkok.
At 23:30, large group of citizens gathered at the intersection of Nathan Road and Shantung Street to celebrate Christmas. It was said that riot police had their respirators on.
Source: #FirstHand, USP United Social Press
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
Police fired tear gas across the district, outside shopping malls and at main streets. The black flag was hoisted outside a shopping mall, and the mall lowered its shutter, trapping citizens inside.
At around 22:32, riot police in Yau Ma Tei turned back to clear the roadblocks. Meanwhile, fire trucks arrived and dashed towards Mongkok.
At 23:30, large group of citizens gathered at the intersection of Nathan Road and Shantung Street to celebrate Christmas. It was said that riot police had their respirators on.
Source: #FirstHand, USP United Social Press
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
Havoc Intensifies at Midnight - Mong Kok
2359 | Tear gas canisters were fired at Mong Kok Center.
0007 | The black and blue flag were hoisted at Shantung Street. To disperse the crowds, the riot police fired 3 tear gas grenades at the intersection between Argyle Street and Nathan Road. It had a stronger smell than the previous ones, and was suspected to be overdue mainland-made grenades. Meanwhile, a police car was set on fire.
0010 | Black flag was raised. Police had fired pepper ball gun at least 12 times.
0012 | A reporter was injured by a pepper ball in his head.
Source: NowTV, Apple Daily, Internet First Hand #24Dec #25Dec #ChristmasEve
2359 | Tear gas canisters were fired at Mong Kok Center.
0007 | The black and blue flag were hoisted at Shantung Street. To disperse the crowds, the riot police fired 3 tear gas grenades at the intersection between Argyle Street and Nathan Road. It had a stronger smell than the previous ones, and was suspected to be overdue mainland-made grenades. Meanwhile, a police car was set on fire.
0010 | Black flag was raised. Police had fired pepper ball gun at least 12 times.
0012 | A reporter was injured by a pepper ball in his head.
Source: NowTV, Apple Daily, Internet First Hand #24Dec #25Dec #ChristmasEve
Police Fire Into Shopping Mall and Break Glasses
The police shot tear gases and rubber bullets in Mong Kok, one of which broke the glass wall of Langham Place, causing the passer-by to dodge.
Photo: Kaiser @ USP
Source: United Social Press #24Dec #ChristmasEve
The police shot tear gases and rubber bullets in Mong Kok, one of which broke the glass wall of Langham Place, causing the passer-by to dodge.
Photo: Kaiser @ USP
Source: United Social Press #24Dec #ChristmasEve
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Police Fire Tear Gas Cannisters From Rooftop of the Police Station Throughout Christmas Eve to Christmas Day
Protesters have gathered around Tsim Sha Tsui since last night. At around 12:30 am on Christmas Day, the police fired various shots of tear gas canisters at the intersection between Austin Road and Nathan Road from the Tsim Sha Tsui police station. Some cars passed by were hit.
The video shows the police firing from the rooftop of the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station at Christmas Eve.
Source: RTHK #24Dec #25Dec
Video: Internet #HongkongChristmas
Protesters have gathered around Tsim Sha Tsui since last night. At around 12:30 am on Christmas Day, the police fired various shots of tear gas canisters at the intersection between Austin Road and Nathan Road from the Tsim Sha Tsui police station. Some cars passed by were hit.
The video shows the police firing from the rooftop of the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station at Christmas Eve.
Source: RTHK #24Dec #25Dec
Video: Internet #HongkongChristmas
Legal Scholars Advocates Amnesty for Both Police and Protesters; Chief Executive Office, “All Arrested Must be Prosecuted”
The Anti-ELAB movement has brought about intense clashes between the police and civilians, and the tension has yet to die down. On a discussion paper released yesterday, HKU Centre for Comparative and Public Law suggested that offering amnesty to both police and protesters could be a short-term solution in de-escalating the ongoing volatile situation. The paper stresses that amnesty does not go against the rule of law and the implementation is well within Hong Kong’s legal framework. Amnesty may entail both refraining from prosecution and pardoning of sentences, which the former shall include crimes of public order disturbance such as rioting and illegal assembly. In response to the legal scholars’ advice, the Chief Executive Office replied that Chief Executive Carrie Lam had already expressed her stance on the matter, “The suggestion of not prosecuting and not accounting for the crimes of the arrested goes against the principle of a society run by the rule of law, so amnesty will not be accepted.”
Full version of the paper:
https://www.hku.hk/press/news_detail_20444.html
Source: Ming Pao #24Dec
The Anti-ELAB movement has brought about intense clashes between the police and civilians, and the tension has yet to die down. On a discussion paper released yesterday, HKU Centre for Comparative and Public Law suggested that offering amnesty to both police and protesters could be a short-term solution in de-escalating the ongoing volatile situation. The paper stresses that amnesty does not go against the rule of law and the implementation is well within Hong Kong’s legal framework. Amnesty may entail both refraining from prosecution and pardoning of sentences, which the former shall include crimes of public order disturbance such as rioting and illegal assembly. In response to the legal scholars’ advice, the Chief Executive Office replied that Chief Executive Carrie Lam had already expressed her stance on the matter, “The suggestion of not prosecuting and not accounting for the crimes of the arrested goes against the principle of a society run by the rule of law, so amnesty will not be accepted.”
Full version of the paper:
https://www.hku.hk/press/news_detail_20444.html
Source: Ming Pao #24Dec
www.hku.hk
HKU CCPL paper opens discussion on how amnesty could help bring peace and reconciliation to Hong Kong - All News - Media - HKU
A preliminary Discussion Paper released by HKU’s Centre for Comparative and Public Law argues that amnesty - in the form of pardons and/or immunity from prosecution – could address the ong...
Pro-democracy Protesters Remind Citizens Not to Indulge in Holidays
Yesterday was Christmas Eve. As the movement continues, some front-line protesters hoped that Hongkongers would not be indulged in the festive atmosphere, and forget the arrested demonstrators. They also hoped that one day they could end the protest and the continuous protests were a means to end the movement. He said he would camp overnight outside the British Consulate General in Hong Kong, to arouse international awareness to the situation in Hong Kong. He added that it was not difficult to sleep on the streets compared to the citizens arrested and detained because of the movement.
Some "Peaceful, rational, non-violent" protesters said they felt guilty when they think of the arrested protestors; and were not in the mood for celebrating Christmas this year. They will respond to online calls for demostration by joining the "Shop with You" action.
Source: Commercial Radio Hong Kong #24Dec #ChristmasEve
Yesterday was Christmas Eve. As the movement continues, some front-line protesters hoped that Hongkongers would not be indulged in the festive atmosphere, and forget the arrested demonstrators. They also hoped that one day they could end the protest and the continuous protests were a means to end the movement. He said he would camp overnight outside the British Consulate General in Hong Kong, to arouse international awareness to the situation in Hong Kong. He added that it was not difficult to sleep on the streets compared to the citizens arrested and detained because of the movement.
Some "Peaceful, rational, non-violent" protesters said they felt guilty when they think of the arrested protestors; and were not in the mood for celebrating Christmas this year. They will respond to online calls for demostration by joining the "Shop with You" action.
Source: Commercial Radio Hong Kong #24Dec #ChristmasEve
Police Surround Toy Shop at Christmas Eve
2105 | YOHO Mall, #YuenLong
Police made a gesture to retreat but suddenly surrounded ToysRus to make arrest.
Source: PPPNews #24Dec #ChristmasEve
2105 | YOHO Mall, #YuenLong
Police made a gesture to retreat but suddenly surrounded ToysRus to make arrest.
Source: PPPNews #24Dec #ChristmasEve
Citizens being stopped and searched at Christmas Eve
At Christmas Eve, many citizens were stopped and searched by the police while walking from Causeway Bay to the bar district Lan Kwai Fong in Central.
Citizens that originally gathered at Times Square walked from Causeway Bay to Lan Kwai Fong along the pavement. They shouted slogans on the way, but were being stopped while passing by Wanchai Police Headquarters.
Over 50 citizens on the scene were ordered to take off their masks and show their identity cards. Everyone of them was being searched and the same applied to their personal belongings. Lots of riot police arrived at the scene later on to expand the blocked area, not allowing pedestrians to walk nearby. Lots of people were being taken away.
Source: Apple Daily #24Dec #ChristmasEve
At Christmas Eve, many citizens were stopped and searched by the police while walking from Causeway Bay to the bar district Lan Kwai Fong in Central.
Citizens that originally gathered at Times Square walked from Causeway Bay to Lan Kwai Fong along the pavement. They shouted slogans on the way, but were being stopped while passing by Wanchai Police Headquarters.
Over 50 citizens on the scene were ordered to take off their masks and show their identity cards. Everyone of them was being searched and the same applied to their personal belongings. Lots of riot police arrived at the scene later on to expand the blocked area, not allowing pedestrians to walk nearby. Lots of people were being taken away.
Source: Apple Daily #24Dec #ChristmasEve
#ChristmasEve #24Dec #Photo
- Is this the Star of Bethlehem?
- It is the special Hong Kong version.
December 24 11:19pm Salisbury Garden, near the Space Museum
Photo by Studio Incendo (CC BY 4.0)
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2728793467206256/
- Is this the Star of Bethlehem?
- It is the special Hong Kong version.
December 24 11:19pm Salisbury Garden, near the Space Museum
Photo by Studio Incendo (CC BY 4.0)
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2728793467206256/
#ChristmasEve
Riot Police Chase Away Homeless, Throw Away Possessions, Threaten Arrest: “If You Don’t Leave, I’ll Throw You onto the Truck Too!”
On Christmas Eve, the government made the unprecedented move of sending riot police to clear away the homeless from parks. Community groups revealed that police threw away homeless people’s possessions, and threatened them with arrest.
Despite having begged for mercy, one homeless disabled person was threatened by police, who told him, “If you don’t leave, I’ll throw you onto the truck too.”
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department admitted that they had participated in a joint action with the Police. They, however, claimed that they were not targeting the homeless, but were only aiming to improve cleanliness in parks.
Source: Apple Daily #24Dec http://bit.ly/34WWc8j
#Humanity #Care #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Riot Police Chase Away Homeless, Throw Away Possessions, Threaten Arrest: “If You Don’t Leave, I’ll Throw You onto the Truck Too!”
On Christmas Eve, the government made the unprecedented move of sending riot police to clear away the homeless from parks. Community groups revealed that police threw away homeless people’s possessions, and threatened them with arrest.
Despite having begged for mercy, one homeless disabled person was threatened by police, who told him, “If you don’t leave, I’ll throw you onto the truck too.”
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department admitted that they had participated in a joint action with the Police. They, however, claimed that they were not targeting the homeless, but were only aiming to improve cleanliness in parks.
Source: Apple Daily #24Dec http://bit.ly/34WWc8j
#Humanity #Care #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
105 years ago, on the eve of Christmas, French, British and German soldiers put their war on-hold and celebrated Christmas together.
Today in Hong Kong, police are making arrests in shopping malls and firing tear gas, forcing the Christmas Eve Mass to be moved early.
If they could lay down their guns 105 years ago, why can't the Hong Kong Police do it for a night?
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
Today in Hong Kong, police are making arrests in shopping malls and firing tear gas, forcing the Christmas Eve Mass to be moved early.
If they could lay down their guns 105 years ago, why can't the Hong Kong Police do it for a night?
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
International standards do not apply on Hong Kong Police Force, who claimed themselves as "Asia’s Finest"
#ChristmasEve #24dec #Gunshot #PoliceState
#ChristmasEve #24dec #Gunshot #PoliceState
#24Dec #ChristmasEve #HSBC
1989 VS 2019
Some pictures of the "Tiananmen Mothers", the mothers of the victims of Tiananmen Square Massacre in China in 1989, were displayed in front of HSBC Headquarters in Hong Kong.
1989 VS 2019
Some pictures of the "Tiananmen Mothers", the mothers of the victims of Tiananmen Square Massacre in China in 1989, were displayed in front of HSBC Headquarters in Hong Kong.