The 4-month long violent protests in Hong Kong came to a tipping point on Oct 1 as an 18-year old protestor was shot point blank in the chest by the HK police. Hong Kong continues to mourn and burn in a year that sees the People’s Republic of China celebrate its 70th year.
Crux of the Matter
Hong Kong’s citizens have been protesting Chinese Extradition Law Ammendment since March of this year. The protests have taken a violent turn since the last 4 months.
A video surfaced on Tuesday showing an 18 year old protester being shot in the chest point blank by a police officer, aleegedly using live rounds. The protesters and police had been engaged in a violent physical altercation when the shooting occurred.
The authorities have previously used tear-gas, water cannons and other non-lethal weapons. This is the first time that a firearm has been discharged at a civilian.
The day of the shooting incident coincided with China’s 70th National Day.
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2019 Hong Kong protests, also known as the Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill (ELAB) Movement, are an ongoing series of demonstrations in Hong Kong which began with the aim to oppose the introduction of the Fugitive Offenders amendment bill proposed by the Hong Kong government. If enacted, the bill will allow local authorities to detain and extradite criminal fugitives who are wanted in territories with which Hong Kong does not currently have extradition agreements, including Taiwan and mainland China. People were concerned that the bill would subject Hong Kong residents and visitors to the mainland Chinese jurisdiction, undermining the autonomy of the region and its civil liberties. More Info
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