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The identity crisis behind Hong Kong’s protests Between 100-200 protesters remain barricaded inside a Hong Kong university surrounded by police, as the standoff enters a third day.
Protesters inside Polytechnic University are said to be running low on supplies.
Since last week protesters have been inside the campus, initially preventing police from clearing them out.
But police then said they would be arrested for rioting, leaving some too scared to leave.
Tensions could be further inflamed by China condemning a decision by Hong Kong’s high court to overturn a ban on face-masks. These protesters attempting to leave PolyU met with tear gas On Sunday night, police warned protesters they had until 22:00 (14:00 GMT) to leave the campus, saying they could use live ammunition if the attacks continued.
Police later moved in, surrounding the campus, leading to protesters throwing petrol bombs and firing rocks from catapults. Timeline of unrest How is Hong Kong run? Protests explained in 100 and 500 words On Monday, dozens of protesters were arrested by police officers as they attempted to run from the campus. A small group managed to leave using rope ladders before being picked up by motorcycles.Those arrested could be charged with rioting, which […]
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