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Polytechnic University President Urges Hong Kong Protesters to Leave

William Gallo

   HONG KONG - The president of the Polytechnic University under siege in
   Hong Kong, has said he has brokered a truce with police.

   Teng Jin-Guang said it would allow the hundreds of protesters trapped
   inside the campus to leave peacefully.

   Teng said he received assurances from police for a temporary suspension
   of the use of force if the protesters do not initiate the use of force.

   "We have also received permission from the police for you to leave the
   campus peacefully, and I will personally accompany you to the police
   station to ensure that your case will be fairly processed," Teng said.

   It is unclear whether and when the truce was taking effect.

   Waves of students fled on foot late Monday, running through clouds of
   tear gas as they attempted to break through police lines.
   It was the second concerted attempt by students to flee the urban
   campus, which has been surrounded by police who have repeatedly warned
   they will use lethal force.

   Live feeds showed riot police chasing down students, some of whom were
   covered in blood. It wasn't immediately clear how many were arrested
   and how many may have escaped the campus successfully.
   The clashes raised fears that the siege would end in a deadly
   crackdown.

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