Asia Times: ‘Two million’ protest against HK extradition law
Chief Executive Carrie Lam issues an apology for the government’s handling of the controversial bill amendment
A massive rally was held in Hong Kong on Sunday to oppose the government’s controversial extradition bill amendment.
About two million people joined the protest march on Hong Kong Island to vent anger over Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor’s decision to suspend – but not withdraw – the controversial bill, according to the organizers’ estimates. Protesters also called for Lam to step down.
Police estimated that the rally attracted only 338,000 people. The Civil Human Rights Front, which organized the rally, said the number of protesters at a march on June 9 reached 1.03 million, while police pegged that crowd at 240,000 at its peak.
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More News On Today's Massive Protests In Hong Kong
‘Nearly 2 million’ people take to streets, forcing public apology from Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam as suspension of controversial extradition bill fails to appease protesters -- SCMP
Massive protests draw apology from Hong Kong leadership -- AP
Hong Kong leader says sorry as protesters insist she quits -- Reuters
Protesters Return to Hong Kong’s Streets, Rejecting Leader’s Apology -- The New York Times
Hong Kong protest sees hundreds of thousands call for city's leader to step down -- CNN
Hundreds of Thousands Demand Hong Kong Leader’s Resignation -- VOA
Two Million Protesters Flood Hong Kong Streets, Demand Lam Resign -- Zero Hedge
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Was the bill proposed to "legalize" something that is already being done?
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