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Added on the 31/08/2019 10:29:03 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
A large pro-democreacy rally makes its way through Hong Kong's streets in defiance of a ban by police, who warned the gathering was illegal. After a smaller group rallied outside Britain's consulate in the city earlier to demand London protection over its former colonial subjects IMAGES
A man shouts protest slogans from a pedestrian bridge as tens of thousands pro-democracy protesters defy a police ban and begin marching through Hong Kong on Sunday, a day after riot police fired rubber bullets and tear gas in the latest violent confrontation to plunge the financial hub deeper into crisis. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Mar 4 (EFE/EPA).- Hundreds of protesters gathered again on Thursday outside a Hong Kong Court where the preliminary hearing of the 47 opponents charged with conspiracy to subvert state powers under the National Security Law has been carrying out. The hearing has been dragging on since Monday. Several of those appearing have been hospitalized because of exhaustion.The 47 dissidents were among 55 people rounded up on January 6 and 7 by police in a mass arrest operation that sent shockwaves through Hong Kong. They were alleged to have attempted to paralyze the government through their involvement in the primaries held in July 2020. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: SUPPORTERS OF DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS GATHER OUTSIDE THE WEST KOWLOON COURT BUILDING IN HONG KONG.
Several thousand demonstrators march in Hong Kong -- defying authorities a year after huge pro-democracy protests erupted -- as the movement struggles in the face of arrests, coronavirus bans on crowds and a looming national security law. IMAGES
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters defy a ban against gathering at a park to commemorate the anniversary of China's deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown. IMAGES
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).