Friday, October 04, 2019

Hong Kong (香港)

‘Aggressive and obstructive’: Hong Kong Journalists Association files legal challenge against police over treatment of press at protests
Hong Kong Free Press, October 4, 2019

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Prosecution of journalist for entering Hong Kong Legco amid July 1 protest sparks ‘extreme concern’ from city’s biggest press body
South China Morning Post, October 3, 2019

Anti-mask law for protesters would be tough to enforce in streets and courtrooms, Hong Kong police and legal experts say
South China Morning Post, October 4, 2019

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Hong Kong leader to ban face masks as she activates colonial-era powers
The Guardian, October 3, 2019

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker Au Nok-hin charged with assaulting police using loudspeaker
Hong Kong Free Press, October 4, 2019

Hong Kong Police, Seen as ‘Hounds After Rabbits,’ Face Rising Rage
The New York Times, October 3, 2019

Tear gas and pepper spray in Tai Koo as anti-government protesters hold rallies across Hong Kong in protest to reports of law banning face masks
South China Morning Post, October 3, 2019

Hong Kong police change guidelines on use of force in protests: documents
Reuters, October 3, 2019

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Hong Kong police relaxed guidelines for using lethal force a day before officer shot student—reports
Hong Kong Free Press, October 3, 2019

Hong Kong police ‘depriving underage demonstrators of their rights’ activists say, vowing to make report to United Nations
South China Morning Post, October 3, 2019

The teen protester shot by Hong Kong police faces charges of assault and rioting
Quartz, October 3, 2019