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Postscript 5.10: The most terrifying Mother’s Day
(11 May)The evening of Mother's Day was supposed to be filled with a warm and festive atmosphere, but last night the streets of Mong Kok were filled with anxiety. Before nightfall, the Hong Kong police had deployed large numbers of officers in Mong Kok. After dark, the riot police deliberately pushed journalists to the ground and pepper sprayed them. Some journalists were even beaten up, resulting in injuries. The most shocking scene was when an Emergency Unit (EU) car was driven at high speed from Nathan Road turning into Shantung Street, trying to crash through the roadblocks on Shantung Street towards journalists, citizens and volunteer first aiders on the road and pavement at the time, but the police paid no attention to the safety of those present.
Several PTU coasters followed the EU car and rushed forward at high speed on Shantung Street. At that moment, I was crossing the road while live streaming, and I had to jump back onto the pavement immediately. I was also extremely worried that others would be run over by the police cars. Fortunately, everyone got away in time.
The police were performing their duties. Were the journalists not doing their jobs as well? Why do you have to vent your anger on journalists working on the scene all the time? It's the media's job to speak the truth, and there should be mutual respect. But today's Hong Kong police can ignore the lives of those on the scene, what makes them think that they could teach others “respect”?
Source: PPPNews
https://t.me/pppnewstg/2611
#MothersDay #FreedomOfPress #StateTerror #PoliceState #WhiteTerror #PoliceBrutality
Postscript 5.10: The most terrifying Mother’s Day
(11 May)The evening of Mother's Day was supposed to be filled with a warm and festive atmosphere, but last night the streets of Mong Kok were filled with anxiety. Before nightfall, the Hong Kong police had deployed large numbers of officers in Mong Kok. After dark, the riot police deliberately pushed journalists to the ground and pepper sprayed them. Some journalists were even beaten up, resulting in injuries. The most shocking scene was when an Emergency Unit (EU) car was driven at high speed from Nathan Road turning into Shantung Street, trying to crash through the roadblocks on Shantung Street towards journalists, citizens and volunteer first aiders on the road and pavement at the time, but the police paid no attention to the safety of those present.
Several PTU coasters followed the EU car and rushed forward at high speed on Shantung Street. At that moment, I was crossing the road while live streaming, and I had to jump back onto the pavement immediately. I was also extremely worried that others would be run over by the police cars. Fortunately, everyone got away in time.
The police were performing their duties. Were the journalists not doing their jobs as well? Why do you have to vent your anger on journalists working on the scene all the time? It's the media's job to speak the truth, and there should be mutual respect. But today's Hong Kong police can ignore the lives of those on the scene, what makes them think that they could teach others “respect”?
Source: PPPNews
https://t.me/pppnewstg/2611
#MothersDay #FreedomOfPress #StateTerror #PoliceState #WhiteTerror #PoliceBrutality
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【5.10 母親節採訪後記 − 《最可怕的母親節》】
母親節的晚上，本該瀰漫着的是溫馨的節日氣氛，可惜昨夜旺角街頭充斥着的全是不安。天尚未黑，警方已在旺角一帶佈下大量警力，入夜後防暴警員在多次推進中屢次將現場記者刻意推倒在地上，也不時向記者發射胡椒噴霧，甚至有記者被毆打，導致出現多次記者受傷的情況。而最令人震驚的一幕，莫過於警方曾一度駕駛衝鋒車從彌敦道高速入彎轉入山東街，以高速試圖撞開山東街上的堵路物，當時馬路及行人路上都有大量記者、市民及義務急救員，但警方卻沒有理會在場人士的安危。
衝鋒車過後再有…
母親節的晚上，本該瀰漫着的是溫馨的節日氣氛，可惜昨夜旺角街頭充斥着的全是不安。天尚未黑，警方已在旺角一帶佈下大量警力，入夜後防暴警員在多次推進中屢次將現場記者刻意推倒在地上，也不時向記者發射胡椒噴霧，甚至有記者被毆打，導致出現多次記者受傷的情況。而最令人震驚的一幕，莫過於警方曾一度駕駛衝鋒車從彌敦道高速入彎轉入山東街，以高速試圖撞開山東街上的堵路物，當時馬路及行人路上都有大量記者、市民及義務急救員，但警方卻沒有理會在場人士的安危。
衝鋒車過後再有…
#PoliceWeapon #TearGas #SpongeGrenade
New Sponge Grenades Contain Chemicals Found in Tear Gas
The Police Tactical Unit (PTU) fired sponge grenades at protesters earlier on at Times Square in Causeway Bay.
Afterwards, a new model of sponge grenades, as seen on the expended cartridge, with the model number "NT-901/CS" was left on the ground.
This particular ammunition was found to have been made in Brazil. The bullet had also been discovered to be fired from a 40mm grenade launcher, the exact same launcher they use to deploy teargas canisters. The new round in the arsenal was found to be loaded with the chemical, 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile, commonly referred to as CS gas, or more commonly known as teargas.
Manufacturer website:
http://www.condornaoletal.com.br/eng/produtos.php
Source: #PPPN #July1
New Sponge Grenades Contain Chemicals Found in Tear Gas
The Police Tactical Unit (PTU) fired sponge grenades at protesters earlier on at Times Square in Causeway Bay.
Afterwards, a new model of sponge grenades, as seen on the expended cartridge, with the model number "NT-901/CS" was left on the ground.
This particular ammunition was found to have been made in Brazil. The bullet had also been discovered to be fired from a 40mm grenade launcher, the exact same launcher they use to deploy teargas canisters. The new round in the arsenal was found to be loaded with the chemical, 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile, commonly referred to as CS gas, or more commonly known as teargas.
Manufacturer website:
http://www.condornaoletal.com.br/eng/produtos.php
Source: #PPPN #July1
#WhiteTerror #Arrest
Hong Kong Police Arrests Online Media Company Founder
On October 1, 2020, 34-year-old founder of the online media company PPPN, Ng Wing-tak, was arrested by the police's national security department in Hong Kong.
Ng was accused of "conspiracy to wound with intent" in a case that took place last december and was currently on bail.
Source: RTHK #Oct4
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1553005-20201004.htm
#PPPN #MediaFreedom
Hong Kong Police Arrests Online Media Company Founder
On October 1, 2020, 34-year-old founder of the online media company PPPN, Ng Wing-tak, was arrested by the police's national security department in Hong Kong.
Ng was accused of "conspiracy to wound with intent" in a case that took place last december and was currently on bail.
Source: RTHK #Oct4
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1553005-20201004.htm
#PPPN #MediaFreedom