Hong Kongers defy a police ban and take to the streets to protest the arrests of pro-democracy activists.
A day of peaceful protests in Hong Kong turned into chaos Saturday night as police and protesters faced off in some of the toughest battles seen yet, fueled by fury over the recent arrests of prominent pro-democracy activists.
As darkness fell, many protesters dispersed, but others blocked roads, set fire to barricades and hurled bricks and petrol bombs at police The crowd, which initially included many elderly people, children and people in wheelchairs, gathered early afternoon at Southorn Playground sports stadium in Wan Chai district for a prayer meeting, where they chanted a phrase meaning “Add oil!” to encourage action, and sang, “Hallelujah to the Lord.”“They arrested pro-democracy activists so we have to come out and speak out about our concerns,” said Joycelyn Yuen, 50, at the prayer meeting. “I was shocked by the arrests.
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam insists the extradition law is dead. Other demands include dropping charges against protesters and reversing a government characterization of the demonstrations as “riots.” The statement hinted that the protests hampered prospects for democracy, saying that while universal suffrage was “the ultimate aim,” this could only happen “with the principle of a gradual and orderly approach.”
Cheuk-ting was attacked at Yuen Long Station in July by a violent mob of men in white T-shirts wielding long wooden bars, whom he accuses of having gangland links. His right hand was broken and he sustained a severe cut on his mouth, needing 18 stitches.
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