Hong Kong (CNN) Hong Kong will suspend a controversial China extradition bill, its leader said Saturday, in an apparent bid to quell further unrest and mass demonstrations throughout the semi-autonomous Chinese city. Speaking after consultations with lawmakers, Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the top official in Hong Kong, said passage of the bill would be suspended and a second reading due to take place this month canceled. There is no timeline for discussions around the bill to resume, Lam said, and she indicated it likely will not pass this year. "In the last week, tens of thousands of people took part in protests and gatherings. Failure to do so would "deal another blow to the society," Lam said.

Source: CNN June 15, 2019 04:21 UTC