A group of club-wielding attackers apparently targeted people, including a pro-democracy lawmaker, who had participated in antigovernment protests, leaving dozens injured.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
Mob Beats Antigovernment Protesters in Hong Kong
The beating happened the same evening that officers in riot gear dispersed protesters from outside the Chinese liaison office.
Hong Kong’s Approach to Protesters: No More Concessions
Carrie Lam’s administration is confident that it can weather further demonstrations, despite recent violent clashes and signs that the economy could suffer.
South Korean Dies After Self-Immolation at Japanese Embassy in Seoul
Anti-Japanese sentiment in South Korea has often led to dramatic protests in front of the embassy. The two countries are currently locked in a bitter trade dispute.
Covering Protests Where There Is a Distrust of Social Media
Daniel Victor, a reporter in Hong Kong, on why protesters there chose not to go after the Instagram moments while marching.
Military and Civilian Leaders in Sudan Inch Forward With Political Deal
The power-sharing agreement is another step on the country’s fraught transition to democracy. But key details have yet to be worked out.
Hong Kong’s Leader, Faced With More Clashes, Condemns Violence
Carrie Lam is scrambling to assert her government’s authority after several increasingly volatile demonstrations and a surge in anti-police sentiment.
Hong Kong Protesters’ New Target: A News Station Seen as China’s Friend
The city’s top broadcaster, TVB, has been singled out for scorn by demonstrators, who accuse it of a pro-Beijing bias in its coverage.
Hong Kong Protesters Clash With Police Inside Shopping Mall
Scuffles broke out on Sunday between protesters and police officers in the Sha Tin area of Hong Kong, one day after similar clashes at another protest.
After a Police Shooting, Ethiopian Israelis Seek a ‘Black Lives Matter’ Reckoning
The fatal shooting of a black teenager by Israeli police has set off angry protests in a community that has faced a long history of discrimination.