Amid mounting protests, Hong Kong suspends proposed extradition bill indefinitely

The decision was announced by Chief Executive Carrie Lam in a press conference, who said that the bill has caused intense division in the society and she had heard the calls for her government to "pause and think."

People hold placards during a protest following a day of violence over a proposed extradition bill, near the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, China. (REUTERS)

Amid extreme protests and boycotts, the Hong Kong government Saturday suspended the controversial legislation which allowed extradition of some suspects to stand trial in mainland China. The decision was announced by Chief Executive Carrie Lam in a press conference, who said that the bill has caused intense division in the society and she had heard the calls for her government to “pause and think.”