Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is challenged by reporters on the demands of protesters and the use of police force. More here:
HONG KONG - Protesters clashed with police at Hong Kong’s international airport on Tuesday evening after flights were disrupted for a second day, plunging the former British colony deeper into turmoil.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Hong Kong to exercise restraint and investigate evidence of its forces firing tear gas at protesters in ways banned under international law. Hong Kong legal experts say Beijing might be paving the way to use anti-terrorism laws to try to quell the demonstrations.Again on Tuesday, thousands of black-clad protesters jammed the terminal, chanting, singing and waving banners.
“I think paralyzing the airport will be effective in forcing Carrie Lam to respond to us ... it can further pressure Hong Kong’s economy,” said Dorothy Cheng, 17. Lam did not respond to questions at a press briefing to clarify if she had the power to withdraw the extradition bill and satisfy a key demand made by the protesters, or if she needed Beijing’s approval.Airport authorities had earlier suspended check-in operations. Crowds of protesters continued to swell in the evening.
The airline, whose British heritage makes it a symbol of Hong Kong’s colonial past, is also in a political bind.
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