Hong Kong protesters are maintaining pressure on the government this week by returning to the streets to march for greater rights.
Local police took the unusual step of allowing the Civil Human Rights Front to host the rally across major thoroughfares. After six months of mostly violent demonstrations, organisers vowed to keep the protest peaceful.
Protesters said it was the last chance for leader Carrie Lam to meet demands for greater political freedom and police accountability. The revolt against Beijing's rule eased after pro-democracy candidates scored a landslide victory in local council elections last month. Image: Getty
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