Protesters on their way to the government offices. Organisers said 48,000 rallied; police said the number peaked at 19,650. Photo: Sam Tsang Protesters on their way to the government offices. Organisers said 48,000 rallied; police said the number peaked at 19,650. Photo: Sam Tsang
Protesters on their way to the government offices. Organisers said 48,000 rallied; police said the number peaked at 19,650. Photo: Sam Tsang
July 1 march
Hong Kong /  Politics

Protest fatigue and lack of clear goal blamed for slump in Hong Kong July 1 rally turnout

Organiser admits lack of a burning issue kept numbers down but says democracy fight goes on

Topic |   July 1 march
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Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Protesters on their way to the government offices. Organisers said 48,000 rallied; police said the number peaked at 19,650. Photo: Sam Tsang Protesters on their way to the government offices. Organisers said 48,000 rallied; police said the number peaked at 19,650. Photo: Sam Tsang
Protesters on their way to the government offices. Organisers said 48,000 rallied; police said the number peaked at 19,650. Photo: Sam Tsang
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