Multiple cities including Los Angeles have been rocked by protests leading to ‘violent clashes’, government says
Hong Kong authorities have called on residents to be vigilant and prioritise safety when travelling to the United States amid protests in the country.
Los Angeles has been rocked by ongoing immigration-related protests, which escalated after 300 California National Guard troops were deployed on Sunday as part of a larger force mobilised to support federal law enforcement amid escalating clashes between protesters and immigration agents.
“The government reminds Hong Kong residents who are planning to travel to the United States, or are already there, to stay aware of the local situation, increase their vigilance, prioritise their safety, avoid crowded areas, and pay close attention to local announcements regarding the latest developments,” a spokesman said on Monday.
While the Security Bureau’s outbound travel alert against the US was not currently in force, its website was updated with the warning, saying protests had “occurred across multiple cities including Los Angeles” since early June, resulting in “violent clashes and injuries”.
