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Added on the 21/06/2019 04:27:27 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters gather in Central district Hong Kong for a rally themed "2020 Karma to Commies Universal Siege on Communists". Hong Kong's protests were sparked by a now abandoned plan to allow criminal extradition to the mainland, where the opaque court system is beholden to the communist party. It has since morphed into a wider anti-government movement. IMAGES
Pro-democracy protesters gather at the University of Hong Kong and create barricades, a day after demonstrators triggered a city-wide day of action aimed at paralysing the international financial hub. IMAGES
Protesters gather near the British consulate in Hong Kong as the pro-democracy movement in the former British colony organises daily events. IMAGES
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists gather near airport's bus terminus. IMAGES
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters gather to march in Tseung Kwan O, a day after police fired tear gas to disperse them in one of the city's most renowned tourist districts IMAGES