Tens of thousands of people defied calls to dismantle their protests and return home, after pro-democracy demonstrations grew in Hong Kong on early Monday morning.
Riot police that attempted to disperse protesters using batons and tear gas were met with further swarming crowds and were eventually forced to withdraw, reports the BBC.
The demonstrations, organised by the Occupy Central movement, are against China’s failure to offer democratic reform in the selection process for Chief Executive candidates in Hong Kong.
Thousands demonstrate in Hong Kong as Occupy Central launches protest (28 September 2014)
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Riot police that attempted to disperse protesters using batons and tear gas were met with further swarming crowds and were eventually forced to withdraw, reports the BBC.
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The demonstrations, organised by the Occupy Central movement, are against China’s failure to offer democratic reform in the selection process for Chief Executive candidates in Hong Kong.
Thousands demonstrate in Hong Kong as Occupy Central launches protest (28 September 2014)