HK 'disappointed' by Manila
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October 13, 2010, Wednesday
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HONG Kong said yesterday it is disappointed by the Philippine leader's decision to spare top officials from criminal prosecution over the botched attempt to resolve a bus hijacking in Manila in which eight Hong Kong tourists died.
Philippines President Benigno Aquino III said on Monday the police chief, mayor and five other officials instead would face administrative actions, with possible sanctions including dismissal.
"The people of Hong Kong, especially the survivors and the victims' families, will find this hard to accept. The Hong Kong government is also disappointed," the government said in a statement.
The August 23 hijacking by a former police officer seeking reinstatement lasted 11 tense hours before the gunman opened fire on his hostages. A police SWAT team took out the hostage-taker, but not before eight tourists were killed.
The bloody events, televised live, shocked Hong Kong, where violent crime is rare, and damaged relations between the Philippines and China.
The punishment against the Philippine officials who oversaw the rescue operation must live up to Manila's pledge of accountability, Hong Kong said.
"That is also what is owed to the dead and the injured," the government said.
The Hong Kong police are also conducting their own investigation and will submit their findings to a local judge, who will then decide whether to hold a formal hearing.
Philippines President Benigno Aquino III said on Monday the police chief, mayor and five other officials instead would face administrative actions, with possible sanctions including dismissal.
"The people of Hong Kong, especially the survivors and the victims' families, will find this hard to accept. The Hong Kong government is also disappointed," the government said in a statement.
The August 23 hijacking by a former police officer seeking reinstatement lasted 11 tense hours before the gunman opened fire on his hostages. A police SWAT team took out the hostage-taker, but not before eight tourists were killed.
The bloody events, televised live, shocked Hong Kong, where violent crime is rare, and damaged relations between the Philippines and China.
The punishment against the Philippine officials who oversaw the rescue operation must live up to Manila's pledge of accountability, Hong Kong said.
"That is also what is owed to the dead and the injured," the government said.
The Hong Kong police are also conducting their own investigation and will submit their findings to a local judge, who will then decide whether to hold a formal hearing.
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