Time: Violence Flares as Protesters Defy a Police Ban to March Through Hong Kong's Streets
Protesters in Hong Kong once again defied a police ban Sunday to march through the territory’s downtown districts in their push for greater political freedom, but what began as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned violent.
Shortly after the march began, protesters set up barricades on Harcourt Road, near the city’s legislature and main government offices, and hurled bricks and petrol bombs. Police responded with water cannon, rubber bullets, and tear gas, while the legislature was evacuated.
Local news broadcasts showed protesters burning the Chinese flag and tearing down and burning a large banner that had been erected to commemorate China’s upcoming national day on Oct. 1.
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More News On The Unrest In Hong Kong
Live: Day of protest violence in Hong Kong's city centre ends in brawls between rival camps in North Point -- SCMP
Live: Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon after protesters hurl petrol bombs -- CNN
Hong Kong protests: Petrol bombs and water cannon used in clashes -- BBC
Hong Kong police blast anti-China activists with tear gas and water cannon as thousands take to streets - while activists chant 'God save the Queen' outside the British consulate -- Daily Mail/AP
Hong Kong protesters hurl petrol bombs at government buildings in latest wave of unrest -- Reuters
Rival groups clash in Hong Kong protests -- Euronews
Political Crisis Deepens in Hong Kong as Protesters Retake Streets -- The Wall Street Journal
Hong Kong enters 15th week of mass protests as unrest continues -- The Guardian
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they really need to fix the unemployment problem they have... no serious people would do this with a real job.
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