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Protesters clash with police in Hong Kong over China extradition bill

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Jun 12, 2019

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Police officers fire tear gas during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, China, on June 12, 2019.
Police officers fire tear gas during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong, China, on June 12, 2019. Reuters

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Violent clashes broke out in Hong Kong on June 12 as police tried to stop protesters storming the city's parliament, while tens of thousands of people blocked key arteries in a show of strength against government plans to allow extraditions to China.
Violent clashes broke out in Hong Kong on June 12 as police tried to stop protesters storming the city’s parliament, while tens of thousands of people blocked key arteries in a show of strength against government plans to allow extraditions to China. AFP/Getty Images

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A tear gas canister explodes as protesters face off with police during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019.
A tear gas canister explodes as protesters face off with police during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019. AFP/Getty Images

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Protesters clash with riot police during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill, near the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, China, on June 12, 2019.
Protesters clash with riot police during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill, near the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, China, on June 12, 2019. Reuters

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A cameraman lies injured outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
A cameraman lies injured outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. AP

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Tens of thousands of protesters paralyzed central Hong Kong, blocking major roads in a defiant show of strength against government plans to allow extraditions to China.
Tens of thousands of protesters paralyzed central Hong Kong, blocking major roads in a defiant show of strength against government plans to allow extraditions to China. AFP/Getty Images

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A protester reacts as she tackled by riot police during a massive demonstration outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
A protester reacts as she tackled by riot police during a massive demonstration outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. AP

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Hong Kong police have used tear gas and high-pressure hoses against thousands of protesters opposing a highly controversial extradition bill outside government headquarters.
Hong Kong police have used tear gas and high-pressure hoses against thousands of protesters opposing a highly controversial extradition bill outside government headquarters. Reuters

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Police use pepper spray on demonstrators near the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Police use pepper spray on demonstrators near the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. AP

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Police clash with protesters during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019.
Police clash with protesters during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019. AFP/Getty Images

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A protester is helped by medical volunteers after being hit by tear gas fired by the police during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019.
A protester is helped by medical volunteers after being hit by tear gas during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019. AFP/Getty Images

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Protesters square off with police outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong. Violent clashes broke out in Hong Kong on June 12 as police tried to stop protesters storming the city's parliament.
Protesters square off with police outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong. Violent clashes broke out in Hong Kong on June 12 as police tried to stop protesters storming the city’s parliament. AFP/Getty Images

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A protester is carried on a stretcher by paramedics during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong.
A protester is carried on a stretcher by paramedics during a demonstration against a proposed extradition bill in Hong Kong. REUTERS

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A protester throws back a tear gas canister during clashes with police outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong. Violent clashes broke out in Hong Kong on June 12 as police tried to stop protesters storming the city's parliament.
A protester throws back a tear gas canister during clashes with police outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong. Violent clashes broke out in Hong Kong on June 12 as police tried to stop protesters storming the city’s parliament. AFP/Getty Images

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Protesters help a fallen demonstrator after clashing with riot police during a massive rally outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Protesters help a fallen demonstrator after clashing with riot police during a massive rally outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. AP

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Protesters react as police fire tear gas during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019.
Protesters react as police fire tear gas during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019. AFP/Getty Images

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