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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
Police fired tear gas to disperse thousands of students trying to storm the Sri Lankan president's home Sunday as the government offered an olive branch to demonstrators demanding his resignation. Anti-riot squads used water cannon followed by tear gas, as furious protesters pulled down barricades across a road leading to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's official residence in Colombo.
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
Riot police officers, surrounded by vehicles and water cannons, walk in formation toward protesters who cover themselves from the water stream, as Santiago residents continue to demonstrate against Sebastian Pinera's government. IMAGES
Thai police on Tuesday fired water cannon and tear gas on pro-democracy protesters attempting to get close to parliament, where lawmakers were debating possible changes to the military-scripted constitution. Thailand has seen months of student-led demonstrations demanding reform to the constitution and monarchy, and for the current prime minister to quit. FRANCE 24's Philip Sherwell tells us more.
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