Carrie Lam said she would withdraw the extradition bill that set off demonstrations in the city. But protesters are now seeking bigger changes.
Tag: Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings
She’s a Protester, He’s a Police Officer: In Hong Kong, Spouses Spar Too
What happens when families find themselves divided across police barricades? As protests continue in Hong Kong, and distrust between the public and the police grows, the tension continues at home.
Riot Police Officers Spread Across Hong Kong in Wake of Violence
Riot police took positions around schools and subway stations as Hong Kong students, many of whom participated in this summer’s demonstrations, returned to school.
Hong Kong Charges 2 Men Over Mob Attack on Protesters
Dozens of people were injured in the assault, and the police were widely criticized for failing to halt the violence.
Hong Kong Police Officers Arrested Over Beating of Man in Hospital
A video appeared to show two officers punching an immobilized 62-year-old man, adding fuel to the recent anger over police conduct.
Hong Kong Protests Stay Peaceful After a Week of Unrest
A face-off between demonstrators and the police ended without violence on Saturday, days after concerns were raised about spiraling mayhem.
‘Retake Hong Kong’: A Movement, a Slogan and an Identity Crisis
Hong Kong’s Beijing-backed government is struggling not only for control of the streets but over what the city means as a place and political entity.
Soul Searching Among Hong Kong Protesters After Chaos at Airport
After violent scenes on Tuesday, demonstrators promised to do better. “We apologize for our behavior but we are just too scared,” one social post read.
Chaos Grips Hong Kong’s Airport as Police Clash With Protesters
Protesters stopped some travelers from reaching their departure gates, hours after the city’s leader pleaded for order amid escalating unrest.
Hong Kong Airport Suspends Check-Ins in 2nd Day of Disruptive Protests
Protesters stopped some travelers from reaching their departure gates, hours after the city’s leader pleaded for order amid escalating unrest.