Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests
September 5, 2019
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam withdrew the extradition bill that sparked months of demonstrations, bowing to one of the protesters' demands in the hope of ending the increasingly violent unrest.
But activists rejected Wednesday's move as insufficient and vowed not to yield until the government accepts other demands including an independent investigation into alleged police brutality against protesters, the unconditional release of those detained and democracy.
The bill would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be sent to mainland China for trials. It has prompted massive protest...
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