3 chapters across the catalog
Haiti Riots, Hong Kong Protests, Umbrella Movement
The hosts provide brief updates on international unrest, including violent protests in Haiti calling for the resignation of President Jovenel Moise and ongoing pro-democracy rallies in Hong Kong marking the anniversary of the Umbrella Movement.
During the 13th week of pro-democracy unrest in Hong Kong, police utilized water cannons filled with blue-tinted dye to mark protesters for later identification and arrest. The demonstrations coincided with the five-year anniversary of China's decision to limit democratic elections in the territory. Protesters continued to use makeshift shields and umbrellas to defend against tear gas and police tactics.
The Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong is characterized as a U.S.-backed initiative funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and USAID. These organizations reportedly provide million-dollar budgets to NGOs to foster regime change and disrupt the banking center of China.
