HONG KONG: Hong Kong police on Thursday (Jul 25) banned a planned protest against suspected triad gangs who beat up pro-democracy demonstrators, ...
Police have been heavily criticised for being too slow to respond to the violence, fueling accusations of collusion or turning a blind eye to the pro-government mob - allegations the force have denied.Activists had planned to hold a protest on Saturday in the rural town of Yuen Long where the brazen assaults took place.
Protest organisers vowed to push ahead, raising the likelihood of fresh clashes between demonstrators and police. Some suggested holding a"shopping spree" in Yuen Long. Others ironically suggested it could be a location to mourn the death on Wednesday of notorious Chinese communist hardliner Li Peng, noting that religious gatherings do not need police permission.An AFP reporter inside a military surplus store after the police announcement saw around a dozen young people buying protective clothing who all vowed to attend.
On top of Saturday's rally, activists are planning to protest inside Hong Kong's airport arrival gates on Friday and hold a series of marches on Sunday.
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