Africa/Hong Kong: Red Carpet for Delegates, Harassment for Activists

After months of rumours that opponents of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will wreak havoc on the city, activists here say Hong Kong authorities have launched a targeted campaign of harassment. Trouble for activists could start right at Hong Kong airport, where authorities have rolled out a red carpet for ministerial delegates and high officials. Among those taken aside for interrogation were French farmer and activist Jose Bove, three Thai campaigners and four prominent Filipinos - including leaders of the country's left-wing political movement, its largest feminist organisation and a prominent trade union leader.