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[Fugitive Offenders Regulations] 200 people participate in International Human Rights Day rally to fight for five major demands of the government

2019-12-10T14:53:01.946Z


Following the International Human Rights Day parade sponsored by FDC this Sunday (8th), some civil society organizations started a rally in the evening outside the headquarters of the Admiralty government, commonly known as the "Lennon Wall", while today (10) is the International Human Rights Day. To commemorate people who are fighting for human rights in Hong Kong and globally. There were more than 200 people present at the scene, and some participants said that political awakening due to anti-revision storms. Although the demonstration wave lasted for half a year, the government has not responded yet, but it did not lightly forget and abandon the fight for the five major demands to win the government's consent.


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Written by: Hu Jiaxin

2019-12-10 22:40

Last updated: 2019-12-10 22:40

Following the International Human Rights Day parade sponsored by FDC this Sunday (8th), some civil society organizations started a rally in the evening outside the headquarters of the Admiralty government, commonly known as the "Lennon Wall", while today (10) is the International Human Rights Day. To commemorate people who are fighting for human rights in Hong Kong and globally. There were more than 200 people present at the scene, and some participants said that political awakening due to anti-revision storms. Although the demonstration wave lasted for half a year, the government has not responded yet, but it did not lightly forget and abandon the fight for the five major demands to win the government's consent.

Nyx (pictured left) and Ms. Cai joined forces to participate in the International Human Rights Day rally today. The two men raised five-character gestures representing the five major demands and stressed that they would continue to fight for the government's response. (Photo by Zhang Haowei)

The International Human Rights Day rally is hosted by the Civil Society Development Resource Center and will begin at about 6:30 this evening. The conference first held a one-minute silence ceremony to commemorate the people who have sacrificed and sacrificed in the past for freedom and human rights. Speakers took turns to speak, including several members of the Legislative Council and deaf people.

Financial industry "Hong Kong pig" awakened by 7.21

In the financial industry, Ms. Cai, 21, and Nyx, 23, joined the rally. Ms. Cai claimed to be a "Hong Kong pig" in the past and ignored the world until the 7.21 indiscriminate assault on white people in Yuen Long. Police officers did not arrive on the scene to protect the public, which surprised her that "there may be no police in Hong Kong" Share. " She said that throughout the campaign, she saw the abuse of force by police officers, which made her feel that she could not stay away, and she has often participated in peaceful assemblies since then.

Tsai believes that after the popular victory of the district election and the passage of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy by the United States Congress, the government is still reluctant to answer the five major demands. She has stated that she will not abandon the demands. When nothing happens. "

Promote the establishment of an independent investigative committee to investigate police violence

Nyx said that he had participated in the 6.12 rally that day and believed that the police had used force to clear the field that day and it was hard to forget. Regarding the government's frequent calls on the public to cut off from violence, she believes that the government should be the first mover and set up an independent adjustment committee to investigate the problem of police violence.

Citizen Ms. Zhang deliberately brought her iPad to the rally to display the electronic announcement. (Photo by Zhang Haowei)

The 21-year-old Ms. Zhang who participated in the rally said that in the past, she did not know much about human rights. It was not until the outbreak of anti-revision legislation that she realized that freedom and human rights were taken for granted. The government can continue to erode the freedom of assembly of Hong Kong people. . Like Ms. Cai, she described herself as a "Hong Kong pig", but this time the storm has changed herself. From June to now, she has participated in peaceful rallies from time to time. She will also publish a self-published statement to take care of the Lennon wall near the work place. Actively participate in social movements. She said she would continue to be angry and would not forget the dedication and sacrifice of front-line demonstrators and fight the regime for "longevity."

Today is the International Human Rights Day, and a civil society organization has launched a rally outside of General Admiralty. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

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