Two years ago today, the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) laid sieg
Two years ago today, the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) laid siege to Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Poly U) for 13 days.
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The police trapped students inside and arrested anyone who tried to leave or enter including first-aiders, volunteers, and reporters.
HKPF claimed that protesters were hiding in disguise.
They shot:
1,458 tear gas canisters
1,391 rubber bullets
325 bean bag rounds
256 sponge grenades
in one day.
1,100 people were arrested through the 2 weeks.
Universities are for education and growth, not war.
The government failed us. The police never meant to protect us. The PolyU siege is a prominent example of HKPF's horrific abuse of power and the need for all of us to stand in solidarity with our peers.
This fight is for every Hongkonger and student.
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