KCSM Newsline June 22, 2024
Victoria park. According to the organizers, 510,000 protesters participated last year. Many of them gathering several hours before the start. In september, 2014, the world witnessed the socalled umbrella revolution. Named after the way pro democracy marchers used umbrellas to protect themselves from tear gas. Students and citizens occupied the streets for 79 days, demanding true universal suffrage. Not one of their demands were met. The lack of change created a sense of hopelessness. Prodemocracy groups disbanded and some residents began resenting activities that disrupted daily life. The annu...