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Stop excessive police violence against protesters in Hong Kong


Peaceful street protests in Hong Kong have successfully resulted in the
withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill, but the violent and escalating
police crackdown against peaceful protesters, and arrests of activists, are
raising fears of further human rights abuses.

Last Friday, police arrested pro-democracy leaders Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow
for allegedly inciting and taking part in an unlawful assembly following a
peaceful protest outside Hong Kong police headquarters .

Security forces are reportedly spraying blue dye on demonstrators to mark them
for later arrest.

Call for an immediate end to the police crackdown and an investigation into
excessive use of force.


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Since June 9th, there have been ongoing street protests in Hong Kong, some
attracting over one million people, to oppose an extradition bill that could see
Hong Kong citizens face prosecution in China .

Today Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the controversial
extradition bill would be withdrawn -a key demand of the protesters - but the
crackdown shows no sign of ending.Police have used tear gas and pepper spray, and in some instances, guns firing
bean bags and rubber bullets. Many people have been seriously injured. Amnesty
International's research has shown that police violence violated international
human rights law and standards.

Send an email to Chief Executive Carrie Lam to give your support to the people
in Hong Kong now.
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Demand that the right to freedom of peaceful assembly be fully respected and
that an independent, impartial, effective, and prompt investigation be launched
into the use of force by Hong Kong police against protesters.

In solidarity,


Farrah Khan
Crisis Campaigner
Amnesty International Canada



P.S. Peaceful protesters in Hong Kong are facing grave threats to their right to
freedom of expression. Please join the call for action now.
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Today Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the controversial
extradition bill would be withdrawn -a key demand of the protesters - but the
crackdown shows no sign of ending.