A #MeToo rally, organised by Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women at Chater Garden in Central. 28AUG19 SCMP / Dickson Lee
Thousands gather at #MeToo rally to demand Hong Kong police answer accusations of sexual violence against protesters
- Local women’s group says the force is ‘using sexual violence as an instrument of intimidation’ – an accusation senior officers deny
- Organisers say rally drew 30,000 people, but police estimate 11,500 attended at its peak
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Hong Kong protests
A #MeToo rally, organised by Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women at Chater Garden in Central. 28AUG19 SCMP / Dickson Lee
Anti-government protesters clash with police in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Sam Tsang
Police will ban mass rally and march on Saturday to call for universal suffrage on fifth anniversary of failed Hong Kong electoral reform package, sources reveal
- Source reveals police will object to Civil Human Rights Front application, saying risk is too great and citing petrol bombs thrown last weekend
- Move likely to spark more chaos and turmoil
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Hong Kong protests
Anti-government protesters clash with police in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Sam Tsang