Hong Kong Chief Carrie Lam Urged To Revoke Extradition Bill Or Face New Protests

Hong Kong: Representatives of opposition movements in Hong Kong on Thursday gave an ultimatum to Chief Executive Carrie Lam to permanently withdraw the controversial extradition Bill or be prepared for new protests. Pro-democratic opposition newspaper Apple Daily called for fresh protests from Friday if Carrie Lam did not accept the demands by 5 p.m. on Thursday, a call which is being widely followed on social media. One of Hong Kong’s most prominent student activists, Joshua Wong, 22, who is widely known for his leading role in the 2014 pro-democracy “Umbrella” protests, told Efe news that they did not issue the ultimatum but were backing it. “We have not set a deadline, but we will support and support what others do. This movement does not have a leader right now,” said the young activist when asked about the call for protests.

“A lot of movement is expected in the next two weeks,” he added in reference to fresh protests demanding Lam’s resignation, the release of those who have been detained in demonstrations and the complete withdrawal of the legislation that would allow crime suspects sent to mainland China to stand trial. Meanwhile, Bonnie Leung, the spokesperson of Civil Human Rights Front, a coalition of about 50 organisations, told Efe news that “there are lots of actions initiated by different groups and individuals in the civil society” and added that her organization “would like to join them”. (IANS)

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