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Hong Kong protests, 1 October 2019: Foreign Secretary's statement

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement following today's (1 October 2019) protests in Hong Kong.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Dominic Raab
• Published: 1 October 2019

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Following today’s protests in Hong Kong, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

Whilst there is no excuse for violence, the use of live ammunition is disproportionate, and only risks inflaming the situation.

This incident underlines the need for a constructive dialogue to address the legitimate concerns of the people of Hong Kong. We need to see restraint and a de-escalation from both protestors and the Hong Kong authorities.

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Published 1 October 2019