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Hong Kong’s entire mass transit rail system was suspended on Saturday after a night of violence sparked by a ban on pro-democracy protesters wearing face masks, as the government imposed emergency powers not used in more than half a century.
The ban was imposed under emergency powers not used in more than half a century that aimed at quelling nearly four months of unrest but instead triggered mass protests and vows of defiance, with a 14-year-old boy reportedly shot and wounded.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said that she made the order under the Emergency Regulations Ordinances — a sweeping colonial-era provision that allows her to bypass the legislature and make any law during a time of emergency or public danger.
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Earlier on Friday, Lam intoduced a ban on people wearing masks at public rallies, colonial-era emergency legislation that has not been used in more than half a century.
“We believe that the new law will create a deterrent effect against masked violent protesters and rioters, and will assist the police” in law enforcement, Lam said.
Widespread protests immediately broke out across Hong Kong. Large crowds of mostly office workers blocked roads in the heart of the commercial district.
Some protesters tore down pro-China banners before clashes erupted throughout the evening.
Police used tear gas in multiple locations to disperse protesters who had taken over roads, vandalised subway stations, set street fires and trashed pro-China businesses.
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