Pro-democracy protesters were expected to take to the streets of Hong Kong on Saturday in defiance of a police ban on a major rally, a day after ...
HONG KONG: Protesters were expected to take to the streets of Hong Kong on Saturday in defiance of a, a day after several leading activists and lawmakers were arrested in a sweeping crackdown.
Authorities are"trying to create white terror" to scare people away from participating in the movement, he said - using a phrase that has gained traction among protesters accusing the government of using harassment to suppress dissent.The European Union's diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini said the developments were"extremely worrying".on China was responsible for preventing the authorities from carrying out a harsher crackdown against demonstrators.
As demonstrators were arranging how to sidestep the ban, some called for mass"shopping trips", while a YouTuber with 800,000 followers called a fan meeting. The demonstrators, who have earned a reputation for their creativity, have also said they will hold small religious gatherings, which do not require permission for groups of up to 30 people, for the"sinners of Hong Kong".
Police confirmed the arrests of lawmakers Au and Tam for their roles in"obstructing" officers when riot police cleared protesters from the streets of the densely populated Mong Kok neighbourhood on Jul 7-8. Au is also accused of assaulting a police officer.
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