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Added on the 12/11/2019 04:06:12 - 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
Anti-government protesters inside Hong Kong Polytechnic University consider their next move, as riot police surround the building and make arrests outside the campus. IMAGES
Pro-democracy protesters and riot police clash outside the Chinese University of Hong Kong. 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
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).