Push for democratic elections reignited by shocking video of Hong Kong police brutality
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A viral video of six Hong Kong police officers kicking and hitting Ken Tsang, a social worker and pro-democracy protest supporter, has shocked and angered protesters and exacerbated tensions between Hong Kong’s government and Occupy supporters who are still out in the streets. In the video, taken on Tuesday evening, Tsang, whose hands have already been…
Hong Kong Activists Surprised By New Police Crackdown
Hong Kong’s secretary for security said on Wednesday that police shown in a video where a pro-democracy protester was allegedly beaten would be removed from their positions as authorities investigate the matter. Lai Tung-kwok was speaking after the video went viral, sparking outrage among the public and lawmakers. Police arrested 45 pro-democracy protesters while clearing a…
Hong Kong police accused of allegedly beating protester to be removed from positions
HONG KONG, Oct 16 (Reuters) – China’s biggest umbrella exporter has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong as the city enters a third week of pro-democracy protest dubbed the “umbrella revolution” after demonstrators used the devices as shields against pepper spray. Jicheng Umbrella Holdings Ltd is raising funds to build a new factory…
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