An early show of force caught protesters off guard. In earlier demonstrations, authorities often would use tear gas and water cannons after rallies turned violent or after protesters erected barricades.
HONG KONG—Police fired water cannons and tear gas early in the day in an effort to break up a pro-democracy demonstration that brought tens of thousands of people into the streets, showing recent government efforts had failed to soothe months of unrest in the city.
The early show of force caught protesters off guard. In earlier demonstrations, authorities often would use tear gas and water cannons after rallies turned violent or after protesters erected barricades.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas to break up Halloween party protestsHong Kong police fired tear gas to break up masked anti-government protesters mi...
Consulte Mais informação »
Graphic: Examining the weapons and tactics used by police and protesters in Hong KongAs the showdown between police and protesters in Hong Kong has intensified, offi...
Consulte Mais informação »
China vows bolstered legal measures over Hong Kong protestsHong Kong police fired tear gas to break up anti-government protests in the central Kowloon district, as masked demonstrators disrupted Halloween festivities, kneeling down and using umbrellas to shelter from the tear gas grenades.
Consulte Mais informação »
Hong Kong braces for weekend mass demonstrations after Halloween clashesHong Kong cleaned up its famed party zone Lan Kwai Fong on Friday after a night ...
Consulte Mais informação »
BlizzCon Fan Event Swarmed by Pro-Hong Kong ProtestersInside BlizzCon2019, Blizzard president J. Allen Brack aimed to further articulate the company's stance, saying in his opening remarks that 'we didn't live up to high standards we set for ourselves'
Consulte Mais informação »