Hong Kong authorities shut government offices following anti-extradition protests

Authorities have shut some government offices in Hong Kong’s financial district after the worst violence the city has seen in decades.

The protesters are angry about plans to allow extradition to mainland china.

Despite the widespread opposition, the government has not backed down.

The second reading or debate over the extradition bill was originally scheduled for Wednesday.

Two protesters have now been arrested for rioting

The new extradition laws would allow extradition requests from authorities in mainland China, for suspects accused of crimes such as murder and rape.

People in Hong Kong are worried that should the extradition bill pass, it would bring Hong Kong more decisively under China’s control.