Reuters: Hong Kong on security alert as thousands march in fresh wave of protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Tens of thousands marched in sweltering heat in Hong Kong on Sunday as anti-government protests show no sign of let-up, with anger over an extradition bill morphing into a fresh front against what many see as an erosion of freedoms by Beijing.
Millions have rallied over the past two months in an unprecedented show of force against Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, triggering the worst social turmoil to rock the former British colony since it returned to Chinese rule 22 years ago.
Protesters marched in temperatures of around 31 degrees Celsius (87.8°F) from Victoria Park in the bustling shopping district of Causeway Bay to Wan Chai, just one metro stop away, after police shortened the route, citing safety concerns.
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More News On The Unrest In Hong Kong
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Hong Kong protesters take to the streets in seventh week of mass marches -- CNN
Thousands take to Hong Kong streets to denounce police brutality -- Al Jazeera
Tens of thousands of Hong Kong protesters kick off latest mass rally as they demand an inquiry into police tactics after weeks of unrest -- Daily Mail
