Hong Kong leader condemns rioters, says everyone ‘scared’

Written by Edrian Acla on October 5, 2019

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This image shows shattered glass windows and damaged turnstiles at the MTR train station in Tseung Kwan O, a residential area in Hong Kong on October 5, 2019, the morning after protesters ransacked the facilities. – Hong Kong’s mass transit rail system was suspended and dozens of banks and major shopping malls closed on October 5 after a ban on pro-democracy protesters wearing masks came into effect, sparking widespread anger and violent clashes. (Photo by Yan ZHAO / AFP)

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong’s embattled leader on Saturday condemned pro-democracy protesters who trashed subway stations and shops the night before as “rioters” who had left much of the strife-torn city frightened and paralyzed.

“The extreme actions of rioters created a very dark night for Hong Kong and made Hong Kong society semi-paralyzed today,” chief executive Carrie Lam said in a video statement.

“Everyone is very worried and concerned, or even scared.

“Extremely terrifying violence occurred in all districts in Hong Kong,” she added. “The extreme actions done by masked rioters were shocking”.

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