Clashes in Hong Kong as police clear protest site
- 10 years ago
Authorities are still going face to face with protesters in Hong Kong.
These protesters are trying to retake streets in the city's Mong Kok district... home of the two-month long civil disobedience campaign.
Chanting "We want real democracy," the protesters are vowing to remain defiant.
Police had earlier cleared the pro-democracy camps from the streets, arresting dozens of protesters including student leader Lester Shum.
And while many say they are determined to fight on, the pro-democracy movement is showing signs of splintering.
Hong Kong and Chinese leaders have refused demands for a free election with open nominations for the city's next leader.
The number of protesters has dropped to a few hundred scattered in tents. Public support is dwindling and Hong Kong authorities appear to be losing patience.
Many believe the streets will soon be open again, and the protests, a memory.
These protesters are trying to retake streets in the city's Mong Kok district... home of the two-month long civil disobedience campaign.
Chanting "We want real democracy," the protesters are vowing to remain defiant.
Police had earlier cleared the pro-democracy camps from the streets, arresting dozens of protesters including student leader Lester Shum.
And while many say they are determined to fight on, the pro-democracy movement is showing signs of splintering.
Hong Kong and Chinese leaders have refused demands for a free election with open nominations for the city's next leader.
The number of protesters has dropped to a few hundred scattered in tents. Public support is dwindling and Hong Kong authorities appear to be losing patience.
Many believe the streets will soon be open again, and the protests, a memory.