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Hong Kong riot police fire tear gas and water cannons on Sunday at hardcore pro-democracy protesters hurling rocks and petrol bombs, in a return to the political chaos plaguing the city. IMAGES
Thai protesters clash with police in downtown Bangkok after a march to the Grand Palace was prevented and rerouted towards Prime Minister's residence on Saturday to demand the monarchy and government be held accountable for the kingdom's Covid-19 outbreak. IMAGES
Police fire water cannon and tear gas at Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters massed outside the city's parliament, as demonstrators defied a ban on rallying, the arrests of leading activists and rising threats from China, to take to the streets for a 13th straight weekend. IMAGES
Violent clashes continue on Sunday in Honduras between security forces and opposition protesters fighting against the renewed mandate of president Juan Orlando Hernandez. IMAGES
Hundreds of young Kenyans took to the streets of Nairobi for a second day of the "Occupy Parliament" protest tax hikes, clashing with police who fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse them. Authorities have blocked several roads near parliament and deployed police on foot and horseback, as lawmakers debate the bill. IMAGES
Police in Chile's capital Santiago fire tire gear and use water cannons in an effort to disperse protesters, during a demonstration to commemorate the "Day of the Race" by members of the Mapuche community. IMAGES