#PoliceState
Elderly mourners were incessantly yelled at by the police to "walk faster!"
Source: USP United Social Press
#Mar8 #Memorial #Elderly
Elderly mourners were incessantly yelled at by the police to "walk faster!"
Source: USP United Social Press
#Mar8 #Memorial #Elderly
#Memorial #MassArrest
22:14 | #TseungKwanO
Legislative councillor Hui Chi-fung asked riot police to stay calm again, he pointed that the memorial was not an illegal assembly but an illegal massive arrest. Riot police responded by accusing him of inciting crime.
Blue warning flag was raised for the fourth time in Sheung Tak bus terminus.
Source: Apple Daily
#Mar8 #LestWeForgot #ChowTszLok #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
22:14 | #TseungKwanO
Legislative councillor Hui Chi-fung asked riot police to stay calm again, he pointed that the memorial was not an illegal assembly but an illegal massive arrest. Riot police responded by accusing him of inciting crime.
Blue warning flag was raised for the fourth time in Sheung Tak bus terminus.
Source: Apple Daily
#Mar8 #LestWeForgot #ChowTszLok #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
#MassArrest
Riot Police Continues Widespread Arrests Against Citizens, including a Flag-bearer
2129 | #TseungKwanO
Riot Police searched and surrounded mourning citizens at Sheung Tak Estate. Outside Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wah San Secondary School, they arrest the photoed citizen.
A citizen inside the cordon area at Kwong Ming Court waved a flag. A riot police then broke in and took them away.
2223 |Riot police officers arrested a citizen by sitting on his head at Sheung Tak Estate. While he was being carried by riot police to police car, riot police pushed away the press.
Source: CBC, NOW, Apple Daily #Mar8
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Riot Police Continues Widespread Arrests Against Citizens, including a Flag-bearer
2129 | #TseungKwanO
Riot Police searched and surrounded mourning citizens at Sheung Tak Estate. Outside Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wah San Secondary School, they arrest the photoed citizen.
A citizen inside the cordon area at Kwong Ming Court waved a flag. A riot police then broke in and took them away.
2223 |Riot police officers arrested a citizen by sitting on his head at Sheung Tak Estate. While he was being carried by riot police to police car, riot police pushed away the press.
Source: CBC, NOW, Apple Daily #Mar8
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
#Memorial #Conflict
22:00 | Tseung Kwan O
Riot police officers dispersed the crowd at Sheung Tak bus terminus. Some police officers became emotional, turning the memorial into a conflict between riot police and the press. Legislative councillor Hui Chi-fung asked riot police to stay calm and not to attack the press.
A police officer filmed the scene with a mobile phone.
Source: Apple Daily
#Mar8 #LestWeForgot #ChowTszLok #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Editor's Note: Police officers are explicitly not allowed to use their own mobile phones on duty. It remains uncertain as to the ownership of the phone.
22:00 | Tseung Kwan O
Riot police officers dispersed the crowd at Sheung Tak bus terminus. Some police officers became emotional, turning the memorial into a conflict between riot police and the press. Legislative councillor Hui Chi-fung asked riot police to stay calm and not to attack the press.
A police officer filmed the scene with a mobile phone.
Source: Apple Daily
#Mar8 #LestWeForgot #ChowTszLok #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
Editor's Note: Police officers are explicitly not allowed to use their own mobile phones on duty. It remains uncertain as to the ownership of the phone.
Riot Police Arrests Teenager Against the Wall
2227 #TseungKwanO
Another teenager in white t-shirt was pushed by riot police to the wall for stop and search. He was later carried to police car from Sheung Tak Bus Terminus. One officer asked his colleague to deploy with guns.
Source: Apple Daily
#Mar8 #PoliceBrutality #LestWeForget
2227 #TseungKwanO
Another teenager in white t-shirt was pushed by riot police to the wall for stop and search. He was later carried to police car from Sheung Tak Bus Terminus. One officer asked his colleague to deploy with guns.
Source: Apple Daily
#Mar8 #PoliceBrutality #LestWeForget
#FirstHand #Mar8
2242 | #TseungKwanO
More than 100 armed riot police still stationed at Sheung Tak Estate. Many civilians could not leave the scene. The police had raised the blue flag multiple times at the bus terminal, but nothing further could be confirmed except for the arrival of two ambulances. The police were dispersing reporters on scene. It was unknown if any civilian was in need of medical service.
#Memorial #PoliceState #Protests
2242 | #TseungKwanO
More than 100 armed riot police still stationed at Sheung Tak Estate. Many civilians could not leave the scene. The police had raised the blue flag multiple times at the bus terminal, but nothing further could be confirmed except for the arrival of two ambulances. The police were dispersing reporters on scene. It was unknown if any civilian was in need of medical service.
#Memorial #PoliceState #Protests
#StateTerrorism #PoliceState
Police Cause Further Chaos to Civilians during Epidemic
23:17 | Tseung Kwan O
Taking place for hours, police are still intercepting the large amount of citizens they rounded up. The crowd included residents of the area and citizens who paid tribute to the deceased student Chow Tsz-lok.
A 10-year-old boy was searched by the police. He was sent back to the queue to look for his guardian, because he did not carry any identification document that the police has to check.
Source: Heng Sang University SU Editorial Board #Mar8
Police Cause Further Chaos to Civilians during Epidemic
23:17 | Tseung Kwan O
Taking place for hours, police are still intercepting the large amount of citizens they rounded up. The crowd included residents of the area and citizens who paid tribute to the deceased student Chow Tsz-lok.
A 10-year-old boy was searched by the police. He was sent back to the queue to look for his guardian, because he did not carry any identification document that the police has to check.
Source: Heng Sang University SU Editorial Board #Mar8
#PoliceState #StateTerrorism
Police Chaos Continues to 11th Hour --Police Claim All Citizens Being Intercepted Had Committed "Illegal Assembly"
2324 Tseung Kwan O
Earlier, the police expressed that citizens who had already been searched were in illegal assembly and asked them to leave one-by-one. They also expressed they would not pursue further investigation.
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Police hoisted Blue flag.
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Riot police warned citizens that any "instigating" words towards the police would break Hong Kong laws.
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LegCo member Alfred Hui responded to the police to calm down and that citizens have the right to criticize the police: Criticism of the police does not equal illegal assembly. Later, riot police commander tells other police to back off.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar8
Police Chaos Continues to 11th Hour --Police Claim All Citizens Being Intercepted Had Committed "Illegal Assembly"
2324 Tseung Kwan O
Earlier, the police expressed that citizens who had already been searched were in illegal assembly and asked them to leave one-by-one. They also expressed they would not pursue further investigation.
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Police hoisted Blue flag.
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Riot police warned citizens that any "instigating" words towards the police would break Hong Kong laws.
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LegCo member Alfred Hui responded to the police to calm down and that citizens have the right to criticize the police: Criticism of the police does not equal illegal assembly. Later, riot police commander tells other police to back off.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar8
Police Deprive Citizens of Rights to Assembly
2334 Sheung Tak, Tseung Kwan O
Citizens asked the police not to abuse their power and attack civilians. Police responded by ordering the citizens not to provoke the police.
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The police were not wearing any mask despite the epidemic outbreak.
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Police enter Kwong Ming Estate, a residential area.
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At least 10 civilians were rounded up by the police.
Source: Apple Daily; Now News; ICable News #Mar8
2334 Sheung Tak, Tseung Kwan O
Citizens asked the police not to abuse their power and attack civilians. Police responded by ordering the citizens not to provoke the police.
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The police were not wearing any mask despite the epidemic outbreak.
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Police enter Kwong Ming Estate, a residential area.
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At least 10 civilians were rounded up by the police.
Source: Apple Daily; Now News; ICable News #Mar8
Police Arrest at least 5 Civilians and Demean Lawmaker
2352 Tseung Kwan O, Kwong Ming Court
Some citizens were seen being taken away by the police while some being chased.
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Another civilian was arrested. Reporters on the scene said a total of five civilians were arrested.
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Senior Superintendent Ko Chun- Pong was agitated and questioned the reporters, "What kind of question was this? Why are you asking such nonsensical questions?”.
He also yelled at LegCo Councillor Hui Chi- fung, "I have had enough of you!”
Source: Apple Daily #Mar8
2352 Tseung Kwan O, Kwong Ming Court
Some citizens were seen being taken away by the police while some being chased.
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Another civilian was arrested. Reporters on the scene said a total of five civilians were arrested.
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Senior Superintendent Ko Chun- Pong was agitated and questioned the reporters, "What kind of question was this? Why are you asking such nonsensical questions?”.
He also yelled at LegCo Councillor Hui Chi- fung, "I have had enough of you!”
Source: Apple Daily #Mar8
#DailyUpdate #Mar8 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (8/3)
At the time of writing, the global number of infected has risen to at least 107, 400 with 3652 deaths. China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy continue to be the most affected by the pandemic.
China is now reporting 80,701 cases with 3097 deaths. South Korea is reporting 7133 cases with 50 deaths. Iran is reporting 6566 cases with 145 deaths. Italy is reporting 5883 cases with 233 deaths.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in France has climbed to 949 with 16 deaths. Germany also reports 939 cases.
The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 103 countries and territories around the world.
At least 10 were dead after coronavirus quarantine hotel in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China. Rescue work is under way.
Hong Kong reported 3rd death case due to the coronavirus, a 76 years old woman died this afternoon.
There have been 19 deaths due to COVID-19, New York declares state of emergency. Multiple States in the US report their first infection cases, including Washington D.C.
American President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence had attended a meeting with a confirmed patient. Trump said he was not worried.
The Italian government announced a lockdown of the northern Lombardy region and 11 neighboring provinces to contain the spread of COVID-19. One-fourth of the Italian population is affected.
The Italian government also announced public facilities including museums, gyms and swimming pool will be shut. Holidays and leaves for all healthcare workers are cancelled.
Coles, Australia chained supermarkets, announced new limit to one pack of toilet paper per customer amid the panic buying.
A COVID-19 patient in Japan was reported with meningitis. It’s the first case of meningitis caused by the coronavirus.
First confirmed cases have been reported from Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Paraguay and Malta.
First local infection was reported in the Philippines. Filipino President Duterte announced state of public health emergency.
Fatemeh Rahbar, member of the Iranian parliament, died from COVID-19.
Source: CNN, John Hopkins University, World Meter, New York Times, Now News, Reuters, Times Malta, CCTV, Alarabiya, The Guardian, CNBC
COVID-19 Updates (8/3)
At the time of writing, the global number of infected has risen to at least 107, 400 with 3652 deaths. China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy continue to be the most affected by the pandemic.
China is now reporting 80,701 cases with 3097 deaths. South Korea is reporting 7133 cases with 50 deaths. Iran is reporting 6566 cases with 145 deaths. Italy is reporting 5883 cases with 233 deaths.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in France has climbed to 949 with 16 deaths. Germany also reports 939 cases.
The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 103 countries and territories around the world.
At least 10 were dead after coronavirus quarantine hotel in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China. Rescue work is under way.
Hong Kong reported 3rd death case due to the coronavirus, a 76 years old woman died this afternoon.
There have been 19 deaths due to COVID-19, New York declares state of emergency. Multiple States in the US report their first infection cases, including Washington D.C.
American President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence had attended a meeting with a confirmed patient. Trump said he was not worried.
The Italian government announced a lockdown of the northern Lombardy region and 11 neighboring provinces to contain the spread of COVID-19. One-fourth of the Italian population is affected.
The Italian government also announced public facilities including museums, gyms and swimming pool will be shut. Holidays and leaves for all healthcare workers are cancelled.
Coles, Australia chained supermarkets, announced new limit to one pack of toilet paper per customer amid the panic buying.
A COVID-19 patient in Japan was reported with meningitis. It’s the first case of meningitis caused by the coronavirus.
First confirmed cases have been reported from Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Paraguay and Malta.
First local infection was reported in the Philippines. Filipino President Duterte announced state of public health emergency.
Fatemeh Rahbar, member of the Iranian parliament, died from COVID-19.
Source: CNN, John Hopkins University, World Meter, New York Times, Now News, Reuters, Times Malta, CCTV, Alarabiya, The Guardian, CNBC
Police Arrest at least 3 Elected District Councilors in Taipo
According to district councilor Yiu Yuek-san, three elected councilors including Lin Kok-cheung, Man Nim-chi and Yiu Kwan-ho have been arrested by the police.
Source: Apple News #Mar8
Read first hand interview with Taipo District Councilor on March 8, 2020:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18265
According to district councilor Yiu Yuek-san, three elected councilors including Lin Kok-cheung, Man Nim-chi and Yiu Kwan-ho have been arrested by the police.
Source: Apple News #Mar8
Read first hand interview with Taipo District Councilor on March 8, 2020:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18265