PROTESTERS in Hong Kong have created makeshift barriers across a commercial street and set small fires as they retreated from outside government headquarters.
Hundreds of pro-democracy activists gathered behind the huge makeshift barrier yesterday, with many pointing laser beams that streaked the night sky above them as protesters took to the streets for the 13th consecutive weekend.
Police fired tear gas and a water cannon at the protesters after some threw objects and petrol bombs.
The demonstrators later retreated, and police cleared the area without major clashes.
Authorities had previously turned down an application for the march to the Chinese government office on the anniversary of a ruling against democratic elections.
Democratic Party MP Lam Cheukting said citizens would keep fighting for their rights and freedoms.
The protests were sparked by a now-shelved extradition bill. Protesters are demanding its full withdrawal, as well as elections.
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