Hong Kong joins chorus condemning Egypt violence
Black travel warning issued for country; protesters gather outside Egyptian consulate
A demonstration was held outside Egypt's consulate by the League of Social Democrats and Socialist Action yesterday, as the government urged residents to avoid all travel to the country.
More than 40 protesters gathered at the consulate on Gloucester Road in Causeway Bay. Protesters shouted slogans and waved posters that read: "Stop the violent oppression of the Egyptian people" and "Shame on the Egyptian police".
A spokesman for the Egyptian consulate said it had no problem with the protest.
"They are within their rights to protest here and we accept that," the spokesman said. "It's perfectly fine. We have no issue with that at all."
A government spokesman advised all Hongkongers thinking of travelling to Egypt to change their travel plans. "Residents are urged to avoid all travel to the country," said the spokesman.
"Those already there should attend to their personal safety and avoid protests and large gatherings of people."