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Viewing cable 09HONGKONG557, PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION AT U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
09HONGKONG557 2009-03-25 09:55 2011-08-23 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Consulate Hong Kong 
R 250955Z MAR 09
FM AMCONSUL HONG KONG
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 7242
 
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