Vigil

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The people thronged the barricades in Victoria Park , where The Vigil , held every year

thousands of demonstrators in Hong Kong defied a ban to stage a mass Vigil in memory of The Victims of the 1989 crackdown on the Tiananmen Square in Beijing . have

officers set up barricades around the town of Victoria Park , but also some pro-democracy protesters knocked her down and held a candlelight meeting.

the police ban on The Vigil this year, citing coronavirus-measures.

Earlier, legislators approved a controversial bill, so that it is A Crime , an insult to China's national anthem.

Before the vote, two lawmakers removed by Security Guards after throwing a foul-smelling liquid on The Chamber floor.

She Said , she protested against China's growing control over Hong Kong , and also the identification of the Tiananmen anniversary.

The latest events come as the Chinese government is drafting a new security law for Hong Kong , a move that threatens the voltages yet.

Why was it forbidden to the Tiananmen Vigil ?

Hong Kong and Macau are the only parts that are the mark of China that it has been allowed, the murders.

An annual Vigil was held in Hong Kong since 1990. On The Mainland , references to The Crackdown are banned, and the government calls it rarely, if at all.

On 4. In June 1989, troops and tanks fire on pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing opened - the estimates of The Dead vary from a few hundred to several thousand.

tens of thousands of people normally anniversary in Hong Kong , but the police and local media, provided Said , to stop smaller or spontaneous celebrations.

At Victoria Park , a 61-year-old observation of The Anniversary , told Reuters that he was afraid of being arrested.

"you can't arrest all of us. This is something that I cannot forget. We come here every year, Even if I maybe The Last person that comes here," He Said .

candlelight vigils in other parts of Hong Kong . In Mong Kok district, Brenda Hui a white battery lasted Forget-lighted umbrella with the inscription "Never, 4. June".

"We fear that this will be The Last time we can have a ceremony, but Hong Kongers will always remember What Happened on the 4th of June," She Said .

The Hong Kong Alliance organized the annual Vigil - earlier Said to send it's delegates would go to the Victoria Park in small groups, the compliance with rules of social distancing.

groups of up to eight are allowed to collect and in Hong Kong , But the police sources, The South China Morning Post Said that if different groups gathered for a "common purpose", it would be moved.

Some pro-democracy activists marked The Anniversary outside Hong Kong prison on Wednesday evening.

What is The National anthem bill?

The new law carries penalties of steep fines and up to three years in prison for anyone who shows disrespect for China's national anthem, " March of The Volunteers .

It also requires that students be taught in the field, The Anthem and its history.

Many in Hong Kong see it as another move by Beijing to impose its will on the region, the weaknesses of "One Country , two systems" Policy .

had to be cleaned, The Chamber of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, after Thursday protest

The Law was interfering with 41 votes in the Legislative Council, Hong Kong 's Parliament on Thursday, despite attempts by members of the opposition. Pro-democracy legislator me the voice,

In recent years, the Chinese anthem is booed, it was often included, prior to encounters with the Hong Kong national football team. Many fans have. instead, glory is sung to Hong Kong , which has become a rallying cry for pro-democracy activists

What is the proposed security law is?

The Chinese government wants to get a new security law for Hong Kong , which is to make it A Crime to undermine Beijing 's authority

The Law in China to install their own security agencies of The City for the First Time .

critics worry that The Law would be further destabilised Hong Kong 's freedoms.

it could also mean fear of The Bill , the Tiananmen Square protests in Hong Kong - Even after The Virus threat has eased.

The Draft law was adopted by China's rubber-stamp Parliament , The National people's Congress, and is expected to enter into force. September.

The Proposal has caused in Hong Kong . If the government tries to last, the introduction of a National Security law in 2003, it backed down after the public Anger .

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Source of news: bbc.com