why are they protesting in hong kong today?
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The ongoing 2019–20 Hong Kong protests were triggered by the introduction of the Fugitive Offenders amendment bill by the Hong Kong government. The now aborted bill would have allowed extradition to jurisdictions with which Hong Kong did not have extradition agreements, including mainland China and Taiwan.
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Roads are Blocked Today in Lahore & Islamabad – Reactions on Social Media. Tehreek-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah supporters have blocked the roads today in Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. They are protesting since yesterday as they failed to negotiate with the present government.
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Illegal signs vilifying directors have been erected as part of a campaign of violence and intimidation against the new management of the company. The Sunday Independent revealed at the weekend that the local authority has refused to take them down because it fears for the safety of its staff.
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Sebastián Piñera Civil protests have taken place throughout Chile in response to a raise in the Santiago Metro's subway fare, the increased cost of living, privatisation and inequality prevalent in the country.
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Uber claims drivers withdrawing protest, MNS says strike will go on. Drivers of Ola and Uber have been on an indefinite strike against the low profit margins since yesterday, which was called by the transport wing of the Raj Thackeray-led MNS.
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A Malay political worker was killed by a Chinese gang in Penang, while a Chinese youth was shot and killed by police in Kuala Lumpur. Radical opponents called for the boycott of the election and threatened violence, but the funeral procession of the shot youth which was held before the election day passed peacefully.
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Fires burn at Paris taxi protest Taxi drivers have blocked a major Paris road, in a protest at competition from app-based taxi services including Uber. The drivers, who were also protesting against unlicensed cab firms, joined a nationwide public sector strike.
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During the last Paris transport strikes, taxis were working just fine but the taxi request was much higher than the offer and it was necessary to book their services well in advance. Get ready for higher prices on services like Uber. ... Book an airport transfer and avoid the strikes hassle.
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The protests began on 17 November 2018, and attracted more than 300,000 people across France with protesters constructing barricades and blocking roads. John Lichfield, a journalist who witnessed the riots, described them as insurrectional. In addition to roads, protesters also blocked as many as ten fuel depots.
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As the protests progressed, citizens laid out five key demands, namely the withdrawal of the bill, an investigation into alleged police brutality and misconduct, the release of all the arrested, a retraction of the official characterisation of the protests as "riots", and the resignation of Carrie Lam as chief ...
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['Sabotage of trade and business activity. ... ', 'Labour resistance. ... ', 'Breaking unfair laws. ... ', 'Mass Trespass and land rights protests. ... ', 'Unofficial Marches, Occupations and Blockades. ... ', 'Debt refusal.']
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Despite Macron's efforts, the movement is still alive. On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Yellow Vest protesters were on the streets in Paris for the annual May Day marches, which are traditionally led by local union organizers.
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Protests may be filed electronically in the ACE Protest module, or by paper submission at the port where entry was made. The Protest application provides an online form that enables trade or CBP users to add a protest record to the ACE Protest Module.
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Hong Kong's legislature has formally withdrawn a controversial extradition bill that has sparked months of unrest. The bill - which would have allowed for criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China - prompted outrage when it was introduced in April.
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Anti-Mainland sentiment The issues partly involve the intrusive policies of the central government and also partly the supposed behaviors of Mainland residents when they travel to Hong Kong. ... The protests are seen as the results of long held social anxieties in Hong Kong in regards to mainland Chinese immigrants.
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While no official reason was stated as to why the website did not open, sources said "it did not crash, but data is being uploaded". They urged passengers to "please wait". Till 4 pm, the Railways had not been able to publicise the train list or timings of the departure of the 15 trains.
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The Hong Kong government is clear: The city is still open for business. "Hong Kong remains a welcoming city for tourists and investors, a safe place for travelers from around the world," the government said on August 14 on a web page launched in response to traveler concerns.