Since September 22, 2014, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy students and citizens have been going on strike and attended public demonstrations in support of universal suffrage and in protest against the Hong Kong government’s stated constitutional position. Unfortunately, in view of the government’s failure to meet the protestors in serious negotiations about the constitutional and political future of Hong Kong, these protests continue today.
Beijing, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Chief Executive, and the Hong Kong Security Bureau have repeatedly used excessive force, including tear gas, pepper spray, and batons, to batter our defenseless citizens.
On October 15, 2014, as shown by several videos and photos from both the media and civilians, the peaceful protestors were subjected to unlawful and unreasonable force. One civilian was even lifted and dragged to a dark corner and assaulted by several police officers (http://bit.ly/1rthT4h).
Tonight, those who are studying overseas and working overseas, those who are unable to spare your time tonight and stand out with the crowd in Hong Kong, please sign this petition to show your support for the peaceful demonstrators and your condemnation of the rights violations which took place on October 15, 2014.
*It is best if you comment with your school and major, if you are in school, or with your occupation, if not.
For freedom of speech, human rights, and to protect our children, I RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TO HELP US AND SIGN THIS PETITION TO CONDEMN ANY VIOLENCE AGAINST UNARMED STUDENTS AND CITIZENS.
Updates
October 16, 2014
Watching the footage of what happened in that dark corner has been gut-wrenching for me and my family. I am spending my nights emailing these testimonies to international human rights organizations to ensure the world sees exactly what our people are enduring.
October 16, 2014
Seeing this grow makes me feel less alone in the anger I have felt since watching those videos. We are showing that the world is watching what happened in that dark corner.
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This is not how you treat fellow citizens. The world is watching what is happening in HK right now. Absolute shame.
Disgusting behavior from the police. They are supposed to protect us not beat people in the dark. CUHK engineering grad.
This is heart breaking
Stop police brutality. Protect peaceful students. Start negotiations!
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Since September 22, 2014, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy students and citizens have been going on strike and attended public demonstrations in support of universal suffrage and in protest against the Hong Kong government’s stated constitutional position. Unfortunately, in view of the government’s failure to meet the protestors in serious negotiations about the constitutional and political future of Hong Kong, these protests continue today.
Beijing, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Chief Executive, and the Hong Kong Security Bureau have repeatedly used excessive force, including tear gas, pepper spray, and batons, to batter our defenseless citizens.
On October 15, 2014, as shown by several videos and photos from both the media and civilians, the peaceful protestors were subjected to unlawful and unreasonable force. One civilian was even lifted and dragged to a dark corner and assaulted by several police officers (http://bit.ly/1rthT4h).
Tonight, those who are studying overseas and working overseas, those who are unable to spare your time tonight and stand out with the crowd in Hong Kong, please sign this petition to show your support for the peaceful demonstrators and your condemnation of the rights violations which took place on October 15, 2014.
*It is best if you comment with your school and major, if you are in school, or with your occupation, if not.
For freedom of speech, human rights, and to protect our children, I RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TO HELP US AND SIGN THIS PETITION TO CONDEMN ANY VIOLENCE AGAINST UNARMED STUDENTS AND CITIZENS.
Updates
October 16, 2014
Watching the footage of what happened in that dark corner has been gut-wrenching for me and my family. I am spending my nights emailing these testimonies to international human rights organizations to ensure the world sees exactly what our people are enduring.
October 16, 2014
Seeing this grow makes me feel less alone in the anger I have felt since watching those videos. We are showing that the world is watching what happened in that dark corner.
5 Comments
Saw the video and cried. My brother is out there right now and I am terrified for him. STOP THE VIOLENCE.
This is not how you treat fellow citizens. The world is watching what is happening in HK right now. Absolute shame.
Disgusting behavior from the police. They are supposed to protect us not beat people in the dark. CUHK engineering grad.
This is heart breaking
Stop police brutality. Protect peaceful students. Start negotiations!
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Saw the video and cried. My brother is out there right now and I am terrified for him. STOP THE VIOLENCE.