By Sean Lin / Staff reporterThe National Police Agency (NPA) yesterday approved a request by the Kaohsiung Police Department for backup to maintain order in the city as two marches for and against Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) are to take place tomorrow. The department requested the backup in the hope that it would be prepared for any possible clashes stemming from the “highly confrontational” events, Kolas said, adding that the agency had granted the request. As disinformation abounds before elections, politicians should avoid misleading the public, which would not be in the nation’s interests, she said. The man was detained by police in Kaohsiung on Saturday last week following a raid and gunfight. It also warned of anticipated traffic congestion along the events’ routes and on the Kaohsiung MRT.

Source: Taipei Times December 19, 2019 15:56 UTC