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Govt press release just now, explaining reasons for #DQ'ing @joshuawongcf. It says self determination that allows independence as an option is inconsistent with the Basic Law. #HongKong #DCpoll2019 #DistrictCouncil2019
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Latest poll figures from Public Opinion Research Institute shows popularity of #HongKong leader #CarrieLam has again dipped to historic lows, with a rating of 20.2 out of 100 & a net approval rate of -71%. 11% of respondents want her to be CE, an overwhelming 82% don’t
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#HongKongPolice confirm they got a report from a lawyer last month that a client alleged she was raped in Tsuen Wan police station on Sep 27. Police say so far their investigations do not match with the allegations made, but the NT south regional crime unit will keep probing
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#NOW #HongKong leader #CarrieLam says “rioters’” actions have far exceeded their “so called demands” & they are enemies of the people #HongKongProtests
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In this interview with Korean @KBSWorldTV, this #HongKongPolice officer gave accounts on alleged rape & sodomy cases,#721attacks police inaction, no probe into the death of a 15-y.o. student, and more #HongKongProtests (excerpts with Eng subtitles)
shorturl.at/QXY07
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#NOW #CUHK @CUHKofficial students are seeking a temporary injunction at High Court banning #HongKongPolice’s unlawful entry of campus or entry without a search warrant, & stopping the use of tear gas & rubber bullets etc without the request of the University #HongKongProtests twitter.com/damon_pang/sta…
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This happened in Sheung Shui & apparently a group of pro-#Beijing people clashed with anti-Govt protesters #HongKong #HongKongProtests
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Yesterday,
#HongKongPolice fired
1567 cannister of tear gas
1312 rubber bullets
380 bean bag rounds
#HongKongProtests
#HongKong
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Audrey Eu SC, on behalf of #CUHK student union chief Jacky So seeking injunction to ban police entry, argues there’s no rioting WITHIN Uni precinct; there’s only evidence that #HongKongPolice entered the campus & students responded to “an invasion of their home & try to defend”
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Application dismissed by High Court twitter.com/damon_pang/sta…
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#CUHK president of student union Jacky So said he’s disappointed with the ruling, but he thinks whether or not violence would escalate depends on #HongKongPolice actions, not the protesters. So has a right to appeal to Appeal Court, but he will discuss with lawyers on next step
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Some shouting going on between #HongKongPolice & regular passengers in Prince Edward #MTR station platform 2 Central. Officer upset passengers spoke too loud, while he scolded at them “are you a good citizen?”. Cops claim they’re here to deal with injured ppl but I can’t see any
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Chinese State-funded media Global Times reported about a curfew in #HongKong, but has subsequently deleted the tweet #HongKongProtests
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Did the #HongKong Govt ask the #PLA to maintain public order as stated in the Basic Law article 14?
basiclaw.gov.hk/pda/en/basicla…
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The #HongKong Govt confirms it DID NOT request the assistance from the #PLA & it was purely a self-initiated voluntary step taken by the garrison.
Which means the move was entirely unconstitutional. twitter.com/damon_pang/sta…
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Hundreds of #HongKong demonstrators join a praying session in Chater Garden in Central, praying for the injured in the #HongKongProtests. After singing the protest anthem just now, they’re now forming human chain around Govt buildings near area
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Another rally at Edinburgh Place in Central — this one marking the fall of the Berlin Wall & Communist states in Eastern Europe 30 years ago. This is a “wall” #HongKongProtesters built with all the messages they’ve drawn on it #HongKongProtests
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#HongKong protesters start blocking traffic on Connaught Road Central, some saying they need to do this to “rescue” fellow protesters at Polytechnic University across the harbour. Parts of the traffic in Central paralyzed #HongKongProtests
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Polytechnic University #PolyU social sciences scholar Chung Kim-wah (R) told #RTHK he's heading back to campus to try and bring out some 20 students from his department. He says he believes they're not violent protesters but are only doing "resources-sorting" #HongKongProtests
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A #CUHK student publication CU Radio reports that a #HongKongPolice officer in Tai Po shouted that “I want the #JuneFourth massacre to repeat at #PolyU” #HongKongProtests #HongKong #HK
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.@HKDemocrats says vice chair @lokinhei Lo Kin-hei arrested in East Tsim Sha Tsui. Party says he’s not protesting but trying to understand the needs of people around Energy Plaza but was arrested among dozens of people #HongKongProtests
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#PolyU student head Derek Liu (L) says about 100 protesters newly trapped at campus, after they went near the University to try & “rescue” around 5-600 inside #HongKongProtests #HongKong
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Earlier on, agitated #HongKongPolice officers fire pepper bombs at the feet of a group of #HongKong journalists. Video copyright: @StandNewsHK #HongKongProtests
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#HongKong radio journalist. Views here are my own. Retweet ≠ endorsement.