This archive report was first published on 12 November 2019.
Protests in Hong Kong have led to the closure of many schools and universities on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, due to safety concerns.
Several universities, including City University and Hong Kong Polytechnic, have been affected by the protests, with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters.
On Monday, November 11, 2019, a protester was shot at close range by a police officer near a roadblock set up by activists, while a man was doused with flammable liquid and set on fire by anti-government protesters.
More than 260 people were arrested on Monday, bringing the total number of arrests to over 3,000 since the protests began in June.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam called the demonstrators 'enemies of the people' during a news conference on Monday evening.
The US has expressed 'grave concern' over the situation in Hong Kong, condemning 'violence on all sides' and calling for restraint.
Protests in Hong Kong began in June against plans to allow extradition to the mainland, which many feared would undermine the city's freedoms.
Although the bill was withdrawn in September, demonstrations continued, with protesters now calling for full democracy and an inquiry into police behavior.
