High ‘Suicide’ Rate of Hong Kong Protesters Points to Chinese Regime

Pro-democracy protesters gather against the police brutality and the controversial extradition bill at Hong Kong's international airport on Aug. 12, 2019. Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images

News Analysis

Since the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests began, the number of suicide cases reported in the city has soared. The total number has exceeded 100, according to a database compiled by Hongkongers based on local media reports of suicide deaths since early June. In addition, many of the victims are young protesters, and the circumstances of their deaths are suspicious.