Students Rally At Edinburgh Place Backs Protesters

A few hundred students rallied at the Edinburgh’s Place in Central urging the government to respond to the demands of the anti-extradition bill campaigners.

The rally, which is organised by secondary school students, is the only anti-government protest approved by the police for Saturday. An application for a rally and march to be held in Tin Shui Wai was rejected.

Most of the students who arrived at the Edinburgh Place wore black and some had face masks. They said it’s not enough for the government to withdraw the extradition bill.

The Hong Kong version of 'goddess of democracy', holding a flag that reads “Free Hong Kong, Revolution now” was also erected next to the stage.

One of the particiapants, a form three student who gave his name as Sino said the police have to be punished for their actions.

He said in the past police were seen as protecting Hong Kong citizens, but that has changed to beating and arresting of people.

Another form three student, Alison, rejected criticisms that they don’t know what’s happening in the society and they should therefore not involve in these protests.

She said though they are students, they are aware of about what is happening around them and feel they should stand up for the city now.