Weekend Review: DHS Compiled Intelligence on Journalists During Protest
According to a report from the Washington Post, the Department of Homeland Security compiled intelligence reports on two journalists who published a leaked F.B.I. memo, an action usually reserved for terrorists and other violent suspects. The information in the memo, dated July 16 and marked unclassified, contained a disclaimer prohibiting distribution. The specific journalists, the […]
Hong Kong Protests Will Continue Through The Holidays, Hong Protests For Uyghur Muslims
Over the weekend, over a thousand protestors in Hong Kong took to the streets to show solidary with the Uyghur Muslims who are in re-education camps in the Xinjiang province of China. The Chinese government claims the camps offer voluntary education and training, yet document leaks to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) show […]
Hong Kong Protests Continue After Pro-Democracy Sweeping Electoral Victories, Five Demands Requested
After a week of relative calm throughout Hong Kong, pro-democracy protestors renewed their activism after Carrie Lam’s administration failed to make any progress on meeting the ‘five demands‘ a week after sweeping electoral victories for the movement. Following the local district elections, Caracal Reports analyzed the results, pointing to the importance the movement places on […]
The Pro Democracy Movement Makes Major Gains In Hong Kong Elections
The first elections to take place since the pro-democracy protest movement became daily life in Hong Kong led to dramatic gains for activists. Pro-democracy supporters competed for each of the 452 wards up for grabs in the district council elections. The Guardian reports. People turned out in record numbers to eject pro-Beijing politicians from district councils they had […]
Campus Pro-Democracy Protests Continue In Hong Kong As Local Elections Take Place
The weeks’ long protest situation at Polytechnic University has begun to resolve as more activists have left the campus, with some being immediately put under arrest by Hong Kong police. South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports, “The acting president of a student union at a besieged university in Hong Kong was among those who left the campus […]
Hong Kong: Pro-Democracy Protesters Clash With Police At University
The ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong are reaching a tipping point as protestors and police have increased hostilities over the past week. Police in Hong Kong warned demonstrations were, “one step closer to terrorism” on Thursday of last week, ignoring the state-sponsored threats the Chinese military made against pro-democracy protestors several months ago. Chinese […]
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests Goes Global
The months-long protests in Hong Kong continue without a clear course for resolution. Recent developments came after pro-democracy protestors rejected Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s complete withdraw of the ‘extradition bill’ and refusal to meet each of their demands. Caracal Reports details the issue. Most of the angst against Lam comes from her refusal to meet the ‘five […]
Violence And Chaos As Hong Kong Protest Continues
Protest in Hong Kong has continued to escalate as police crackdown on protesters. “Police and protesters clashed in multiple districts, with the latter throwing petrol bombs and setting fires as the authorities responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. Protesters largely avoided pitched battles with the authorities, however, retreating and moving around the city quickly,” […]
Tension Reaches International Stage In Hong Kong
“Citizens of Hong Kong believe any such bill [currently suspended extradition bill] would be used by China to target political opponents of the Chinese government which is known for human rights abuses,” Caracal Reports published last week as protests in Hong Kong continued to rage. Over the past week, the number of protestors in the […]
Citizens Of Hong Kong Continue To Protest Unpoluar Bill
“If confirmed, it would be the largest protest in Hong Kong’s history. Police said turnout was 338,000 at its peak. The masses turned out despite the suspension of the bill – which would allow extradition from Hong Kong to mainland China – on Saturday. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Sunday apologized for proposing the […]
