Police urge Hong Kong residents not to protest

Police have appealed to Hong Kong residents to stay away from any non-authorized rallies on Saturday after authorities banned a major march, warning that those caught could face a five-year jail term. | AP

The police commander of Hong Kong island, Kwok Pak Chung, said Friday that he was aware of social media messages urging people to take strolls or hold rallies in the name of religion.The organizers of the march called it off after an appeals board upheld police objections to it.

Kwok said police would act sternly against anyone out to create trouble or incite violence. He said police have sufficient manpower and equipment for any untoward incident. He urged the public to “make a clear break with all acts of violence and stay away from locations where violent clashes may take place.” /kga

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

inquirerdotnet /  🏆 3. in PH

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Hong Kong police ban mass protest over safety fears
Read more »

Hong Kong police round up activists as mass rally called-off
Read more »

Chinese military's routine rotation of new troops to Hong Kong garrison raises alarmThe rotation of fresh Chinese military troops to the Hong Kong garrison sparked widespread concern Thursday, demonstrating how on edge the city is ahead of a thirteenth consecutive weekend of anti-government protests.
Read more »

China rotates Hong Kong garrison as protesters call for democracyHONG KONG (Reuters) - China rotated troops in its People’s Liberation Army garrison in Hong Kong on Thursday, days before protesters plan to hold a march and rally calling for full democracy for the Chinese-ruled city after three months of sometimes violent demonstrations.
Read more »

Leading Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong arrestedBREAKING NEWS. Leading Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong is arrested a day ahead of a planned rally in the city that has been banned by the police.
Read more »

Love in a time of tear gas: politics and romance on Hong Kong's barricades
Read more »