Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Euphoria and Fear in Hong Kong as National Day Dawns

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Hundreds of thousands of protesters continue to occupy Hong Kong's central business district. The atmosphere was festive as night fell on the eve of the October 1 national holiday, marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, but it is freedom and democracy that these Chinese citizens wish to celebrate, not communist-imposed rule. To the accompaniment of protest songs and rousing speeches calling for the resignation of Hong Kong chief executive...

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