29 Jan 2018 | 01:59 AM UTC
Hong Kong: Pro-democracy protest January 28
At least 2000 people attend protest on January 28 against authorities’ decision to ban pro-democracy candidate Agnes Chow Ting from March legislative by-election
Event
At least 2000 protesters attended a demonstration outside Central Government Offices in Admiralty on Sunday, January 28, after authorities banned pro-democracy advocate Agnes Chow Ting from running in the Legislative Council by-election in March. Chow was reportedly banned because her party supports holding a referendum on Hong Kong's relationship with mainland China. The demonstration was peaceful, producing only minor localized transportation disruptions. Further related protests are possible in the coming weeks.
Context
The by-election is slated to take place on March 11, to fill the seats of four lawmakers who were removed from their posts for improperly executing their oaths of office by expressing anti-Beijing sentiment.
Advice
Individuals in Hong Kong are advised to keep abreast of the situation, and to avoid any demonstration as a precaution due to the potential for violence.
