Hong Kong police clear barricades in densely populated area of Mong Kok

Vior Gold

16/10/2014 22:54

HONG KONG, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Scores of Hong Kong police 
removed barricades early on Friday erected by pro-democracy 
protesters around the bustling area of Mong Kok, across the 
harbour from the main demonstration area next to government 
offices, a Reuters witness said. 
    The police operation was the latest to dismantle barricades 
after nearly three weeks of protests that have paralysed parts 
of the Asian financial hub.  
    The protesters, mostly students, are demanding full 
democracy for the former British colony. The protests initially 
gained wide public support but that has waned because of 
frustrations over traffic gridlock. 
 
 (Reporting by Clare Baldwin and Bobby Yip; Writing by Anne 
Marie Roantree; Editing by Dean Yates) 
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Keywords: HONGKONG CHINA/BARRICADES