Hong Kong formally withdraws extradition bill after violent protests

Hong Kong legislature has formally withdrawn controversial extrition bill on October 23 which prompted outr and led to violent pro-democracy protests. re were talks about revoking bill in July after massive protests gripped streets, however, formal processes could only be completed until Parliament resumed in October. Although protests h started over extrition bill, y have grown into an aggressive demonstration demanding full democracy of Hong Kong from Beijing. 

One of five demands accepted

decision means that pro-China government has finally acceded to one of five demands of protesters, who flooded streets over past months against legislation and governance of city. protestors have been demanding formal withdrawal of bill as well as setting up of a commission of inquiry to investigate police conduct in tackling protests. y also demanded amnesty for those who have been arrested and restart city's stalled political reform process. However, Carrie Lam h earlier denied accepting or demands by protesters.

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extrition bill

extrition bill, which h permitted Hong Kong residents to be sent to mainland China to face trial, is one of main concerns of pro-democracy protesters. Hong Kong was returned under China with a "one country, two systems" formula. This equation enables Hong Kong to keep opportunities t enjoyed in mainland China. se opportunities include freedom to protest and an independent legal system. Subsequently, re was an outr over extrition bill.  

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Unrest continues unabated

Hong Kong police officials h strengned ir measures for recently unauthorized march organised by protesters, especially since  latest unrest that has disrupted life in semi-automous Chinese territory in June. black-cl masked protesters reportedly barriced streets at multiple locations in Kowloon where subway operator h restricted passenger access. Reportedly, a firebomb was also tossed at one of subway stations. In dendum to growing violence, protesters tore off stones from sidewalk and scattered m on ro, commandeered safety barriers and even unscrewed metal railings to form makeshift roblocks. 

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(With inputs from ncies)