HK lashed by fresh violence as thousands defy mask ban | The Malaysian Insight

Protesters smash a taxi after the driver drove onto the pavement hitting two protesters along Cheung Sha Wan Road during a demonstration in Hong Kong. – AFP pic, October 7, 2019.

HONG Kong was rocked by fresh violence yesterday as tens of thousands hit the streets to defy a ban on face masks, sparking clashes with police, street fights and vandalism across the strife-torn city. Large crowds marched through torrential rain in peaceful but unsanctioned rallies on both sides of Victoria Harbour, condemning the government for deploying emergency powers to ban face masks at public gatherings.

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