ANN: Thousands of protesters flood Hong Kong airport in latest protest campaign
HONG KONG – An estimated 2,500 protesters staged a demonstration at the Hong Kong International Airport on Friday, trying to pressure the government to meet their demands. Passengers found their way blocked as they reached the arrival hall.
The Airport Authority said the rally was held in a designated area, and airport operations are not affected.
The authority said it has activated the emergency response center and deployed additional staff to handle the incident. It added that measures are in place at the terminal building to maintain smooth operation of the airport
In Beijing, responding to a question about the Civil Human Rights Front’s move to ask foreign consulates in Hong Kong to issue travel warnings for the city, Hua Chunying, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the move was an attempt to incite external forces to intervene in Hong Kong affairs and to put pressure on the SAR government and the central government.
Singapore has advised its nationals to stay away from the Hong Kong airports, and Britain also warned that the demonstration could affect journeys to and from the airport.
