Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Taiwan Protesters Occupy Legislature Over China Trade Pact

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Police and protesters have been engaged in a standoff in Taiwan's legislature after students stormed the building to demand the government scrap a trade deal with China. The protesters Wednesday knocked down a large metal gate as they entered the legislative chamber late Tuesday and were using chairs to keep out police. Authorities say several officers were slightly injured when they made a failed attempt to clear the chamber. The students say the deal will endanger Taiwanese jobs and...

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