Police in riot gear continue to face off with political protestors in Hong Kong after an overnight sit-in escalated. Tear gas did not deter tens of thousands of demonstrators who have gathered to demand democratic reforms from the city and Beijing.
Hong Kong Democracy Protest

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Riot policemen with tear gas launchers stand guard as protesters block the main street to the financial Central district outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong, Sept. 28, 2014.

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Riot police use tear gas against protesters after thousands of people blocked a main road at the financial central district in Hong Kong.

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Riot police launch tear gas into the crowd as thousands of protesters surround the government headquarters in Hong Kong.

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Protesters walk through tear gas used by riot police after thousands of people blocked a main road at the financial central district in Hong Kong.