A leading organizer of the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong appeared in court, accused of defying police orders to disband a weekend rally
A leading organizer of the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong appeared in court Tuesday accused of defying police orders to disband a weekend rally, a move that activists say is intended to weaken the opposition movement by deterring others from staging demonstrations.
Ventus Lau, who has organized several large protests over the past few months, was charged with inciting others to take part in an unlawful assembly, and refusing or willfully neglecting to obey an order of a police officer. Police gave Mr. Lau permission for...
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police arrest organizer of Hong Kong protest after rally turns violentA prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist was arrested by police, his organiz...
Read more »
Police arrest organiser of Hong Kong protest after rally turns violentA prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist was arrested by police after a protest he helped organize in the financial district a day earlier turned violent
Read more »
Hong Kong Protest—Approved by Police—Ends With Tear Gas, ArrestsPro-democracy protesters and police clashed in Hong Kong’s financial district, as authorities abruptly shut down an approved and largely peaceful rally and used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Read more »
Thousands-strong Hong Kong protest cut short by clashesClashes broke out between protesters and police in Hong Kong, cutting short a rally after thousands had gathered at a park to call for electoral reforms and a boycott of the Chinese Communist Party
Read more »
Moody’s Downgrades Protest-Torn Hong KongMoody’s downgraded Hong Kong’s credit rating, blaming the government’s failure to deal with seven months of social unrest that has driven the economy into recession.
Read more »
Treasury yields and stocks spiral lower over virus fears and Hong Kong downgradeU.S. Treasury yields are on the slide in early Tuesday trade as fears around a rapidly spreading virus in Asia along with a credit rating downgrade to the region’s premier financial center push investors into haven assets.
Read more »