Updates as of 12am 29 Apr 2012
(Photo from Malaysian Insider)
222 people were arrested
Earlier Video from AlJazeerah showing police violence.
AlJazeerah’s camera was busted by police. Injured Bersih participants seen in video
The Aftermath
http://www.demotix.com/news/1179249/aftermath-bersih-30-rally-malaysia?destination=search/context
Senator Nick Xenophon has had teargas fired in his direction during a demonstration for electoral reforms in central Kuala Lumpur.
Riot police fired teargas and water cannons repeatedly and chased people until 7pm
5.50pm: Batu MP Tian Chua and Prof Dr Abdul Aziz Bari, former law lecturer, have been arrested.
“Now I’m arrested, police hit us as we were dragged thru rows of rowdy officers – many got beaten up after being arrested,” reads Chua’s tweet.
5.45pm: Masjid Jamek – Some protesters still want to push into Dataran Merdeka, but the police return and give chase. A number of protesters are arrested. Some of the protesters throw shoes and bottles at the police.
5.30pm: KL Sentral – Bersih at a press conference the organisers claims the event is a success with 250,000 turnout. They however express regret with the incidents that have taken place, and suspect sabotage saying the behaviour reported is “unusual”.
5.26pm: Jalan TAR, in front of Sogo – Police are seen to be checking the overturned car.
5.15pm: Intersection of Jalan Tun HS Lee and Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, near CIMB Bank – PAS Unit Amal (security unit) is making its rounds urging the remaining protesters to disperse.
Meanwhile in thousands are still gathered in front of Masjid Jamek. They gather along Jalan Tun Perak, facing off a few police trucks.
They shout “Bersih, Bersih”, but the police trucks suddenly make a U-turn and head back to Dataran Merdeka. The crowd claims victory.
5:13pm: Jalan TAR – The situation in Jalan TAR appears to be calm after a FRU truck retreated. There is no police presence along the road from Maju Junction to Pertama Complex.
Some of the protesters could be seen heading back towards Dataran Merdeka.
The area in front of Bar Council building is now deserted as most of the protesters have dispersed.
But there are still protesters in two main areas – from Masjid Jamek to Dataran Maybank and those in Jalan TAR.
5.12pm: Jalan Pudu, near Dataran Maybank – The back window of a car was shattered, with the protesters saying that it was caused by a tear gas canister fired by FRU.
5:01pm: Jln TAR – Four police trucks head towards Jln Chow Kit while protestors shout “Hancur FRU” and “Hidup Bersih”. The protestors show no sign of dispersing
5.00pm: Detainees are being held at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur.
4.55pm: Masjid Jamek – Hundreds of people are trapped inside the Masjid Jamek mosque. Police have blocked the entrance to the mosque compound.
http://video.couriermail.com.au/2228168170/Clashes-erupt-at-Malaysia-rally
4.42pm Jalan Raja Laut: Malay Mail editor Terence Fernandez says the daily’s pixman Arif Kartono assaulted by six cops. camera smashed.
Clashes at Malaysia mass protest (From The Telegraph, Australia)
Clashes-at-Malaysia-mass-protest
‘By launching a crackdown on peaceful protesters on the streets of Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian government is once again showing its contempt for its people’s basic rights and freedoms,’ said Phil Robertson, Human Rights Watch’s deputy director for Asia.
http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=744628&vId=
Malaysian police fired teargas and chemical-laced water on Saturday at thousands of demonstrators
http://www.news24.com/World/News/Cops-use-chemical-laced-water-in-Malaysia-rally-20120428
The police said they had been forced to react after protesters tried to force their way through barriers and enter the square.
Organizers declared the event a success and asked people to head home. But just as some were walking away, a small group appeared to suddenly breach the police barriers, prompting authorities to fire tear gas and water laced with stinging chemicals at portions of the crowd.
http://www.npr.org/2012/04/28/151579061/thousands-rally-in-malaysia-for-electoral-changes
Acid Attack by Police
Tear Gas Attack by Police
Malaysian authorities quell anti-government protests in Kuala Lumpur
Swarms of people gathered in front of them, breaking into chants of “Bersih” and “Long live the people.” They stood and sang the Malaysian national anthem, their voices competing with the sound of a police helicopter flying overhead.
BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17878603
Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/28/malaysia-election-reforms-thousands-march?newsfeed=true
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