The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong government, Carrie Lam, announced last night that Hong Kong will suspend the proposed extradition bill that sparked outrage to the public. Yet the protests go on, with protesters demanding Mrs. Lam's resignation.
Carrie Lam announced last night that she misjudged the public mood and will put on hold the extradition bill it has proposed.
The bill would make it easier to extradite suspects to mainland China where they would face trial. The proposal sparked outrage and the worst clash between police and the public since 1997, when Hong Kong was handed over to China.
Despite the announcement, the protests continue. Protester leaders are calling for the permanent withdrawal of the bill, Mrs Lam's resignation, and for her to apologize for the police's methods.
Saturday also saw the death of a 35year old protester, who lost his life when he fell from scaffolding as he was trying to hang up a political banner.
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