Police in Hong Kong are still using water cannon and tear gas against
protesters throwing petrol bombs and bricks near government offices in
the city even as the world is marking international democracy day
today.
The violence broke out after thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators
marched in defiance of a police ban.
Earlier hundreds rallied outside the British Consulate, demanding the
United Kingdom to press China to maintain freedoms guaranteed during
the 1997 handover.
Months of unrest were sparked by a now-scrapped extradition bill.
It would have made it possible for people in Hong Kong to be
extradited to mainland China, where critics say they could face human
rights abuses.
Earlier this month the bill was finally withdrawn – but protesters
continue to call for full democracy and an investigation into
allegations of police brutality.
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