PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION AT U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL

UNCLAS HONG KONG 000557 STATE FOR DS/IP/EAP. DS/TIA/ITA & EAP/CM E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC HK KPAO SUBJECT: PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION AT U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL HONG KONG ¶1. On Sunday 22 March 2009, at 1345, approximately 15 demonstrators marched from a rally point in the Central District of Hong Kong to the U.S. Consulate General in an effort to call attention to the cause of world peace. ¶2. The Hong Kong Police reported that the demonstration was organized by the Asian Peace Front. The demonstrators chanted peace slogans and presented a petition to a representative from the Consulate General. ¶3. The Hong Kong Police advised the RSO of the planned demonstration two days in advance. There was a heavy police presence around the Consulate General before and during the protest. RSO and MSG personnel were on hand during the demonstration, which concluded peacefully after approximately 15 minutes. There were no injuries or damage to Consulate General property. DONOVAN