The level of violence has escalated in Hong Kong since protests broke out in June. Photo: Sam Tsang
British government urges Hong Kong protesters to ‘end the violence’ while calling for ‘proportionate’ police response in handling demonstrators
- London government’s stance was spelt out in its latest six-monthly parliamentary report on Hong Kong
- British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says there must be a ‘meaningful dialogue between all parties’
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The level of violence has escalated in Hong Kong since protests broke out in June. Photo: Sam Tsang
Riot officers have come in for criticism online over the way they police protests. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong police ask Facebook to remove ‘defamatory’ posts on officers’ handling of protesters, leading to accusations force is stifling free speech
- Social media giant appears to blank two written requests from senior officers to purge posts and surrender information for investigation
- Force slams company’s inaction, critics accuse police of interfering with basic freedoms
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Hong Kong protests
Riot officers have come in for criticism online over the way they police protests. Photo: Edmond So