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Several Protesters detained in Hong Kong

Hong Kong (Sputnik/UNI) A few protesters have been apprehended by police officers in Hong Kong for their possible involvement in violence during the protests on Tuesday, a Sputnik corresp ...

Hong Kong Legislative Council orders staff evacuation amid protest rally near building

Hong Kong City (Sputnik/UNI) The Hong Kong Legislative Council issued a red alert on Saturday to order immediate evacuation of its personnel from its compounds as protesters gathered near ...

Hong Kong witnesses another weekend of anti-China protests

Hong Kong City: The Hong Kong Police cracked down on thousands of protesters who defied ban to continue their agitation in the city on Sunday.

Tibetan outfits to rally in Delhi in support of Hong Kong anti-Chinese government protesters

New Delhi: Tibetan people in India will participate in a rally in support of anti-China protesters in Hong Kong in the Indian capital city of New Delhi on Friday.

Hong Kong police fire gun and use water cannon on pro-democracy protests

Hong Kong, Aug 25 (IBNS): It was for the first time in 12 weekends that a Hong Kong police officer fired a gunshot as pro-democracy protests once again took place in the specially adminis ...

Hong Kong bans interfering with mass transit railway train services - Reports

Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) Hong Kong authorities have placed a temporary ban on anyone interfering with the Mass Transit Railway's (MTR) train services amid ongoing protests in the semi-aut ...

Over 1.7 mln people join Sunday demonstration in Hong Kong: Organisers

Hong Kong (Sputnik/UNI) Over 1.7 million people have taken part in the anti-government demonstration in Hong Kong on Sunday, the rally’s organizers said. Earlier in the day, the o ...

Hong Kong demonstration: Police fire tear gas shells at Yuen Long rally

Hong Kong City: The Hong Kong Police fired tear gas shells on thousands of pro-democracy protesters in northern district of Yuen Long who had gathered for an unauthorized demonstration in ...

Hong Kong protesters attempt to storm local legislature : reports

Beijing (Sputnik/UNI) Protesters in Hong Kong, who oppose amendments to the city's controversial extradition law, once again took to the streets on Monday, which marks the 22nd annive ...