HONG KONG: Thousands of pro-democracy activists chanted for reform on Friday (Aug 9) as they staged a sit-in at Hong Kong airport, hoping to win ...
"LET THEM KNOW THE TRUTH"
"We want the government to withdraw the bill and set up an independent inquiry commission," said another protester, who asked to be identified only by her surname Choi. Passengers arriving at the airport appeared confused as they came into the hall to see the sit-in, with some stopping to take photos or look at leaflets being handed out by the demonstrators. Some offered protesters a thumbs-up as they chanted."Our democracy is not absolute, we have to fight for it... To see the population fight for democracy is very important," she said.
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