The ban, brought in by embattled chief executive Carrie Lam under emergency powers on Friday, came into effect at midnight on Saturday but has had little effect so far.
Activists, many wearing masks, took to the streets in their thousands after it was announced and Friday saw another night of violence and chaos.An anti-government protester wears a mask made with a FedEx envelope during a demonstration in Hong Kong, China Authorities closed the territory's entire subway network after stations were attacked as protesters set fires, attacked Chinese-owned businesses and fought running battles with police.
A 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg by police, the second teenage protester to be shot by officers in a week.A group of pro-democracy politicians filed a legal challenge against the government's use of the law, which says a facial covering is illegal if it prevents someone at an"unlawful assembly" or"public procession" being identified.
Same as n the UK then
Could always try this instead
Expect more face masks being worn in public!
Just wear them anyway
tear down the masks and lets see their honorable faces
All governments should ban anyone hiding their ID in a public place as we all know this tactic is used by terrorist and criminals ! Ban it now
Iba na pala ang ipinaglalaban nila..ano naman ang face mask na yan?
Does anyone know why they are still protesting?.
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