Hong Kong Police Clear a Protest Site

After a court ruling, Hong Kong police move in to remove the Umbrella Movement’s last remaining protesters.

2014.12.11
Slide01.jpg

Hong Kong police gather in the Admiralty district to clear out protesters.

Slide02.jpg

Tents and garbage are left behind by protesters after police order them to leave.

Slide03.jpg

Human Rights Watch members gather before police move in.

Slide04.jpg

A protester wears a fake uniform and skull mask to mock the police.

Slide05.jpg

Protesters wait for police to move in. Some still hold signs saying they hope the fight will continue.

Slide06.jpg

Protesters release yellow paper slips carrying the words "We want universal suffrage.”

Slide07.jpg

Police begin to tear down tents.

Slide08.jpg

Police remove a large umbrella, a symbol of the pro-democracy movement.

Slide09.jpg

Many are arrested during the police operation.

Slide10.jpg

A cleared-out section of Hong Kong.

POST A COMMENT

Add your comment by filling out the form below in plain text. Comments are approved by a moderator and can be edited in accordance with RFAs Terms of Use. Comments will not appear in real time. RFA is not responsible for the content of the postings. Please, be respectful of others' point of view and stick to the facts.