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October 15, 2014

Hong Kong Police Make Largest Number of Arrests Since Protests Began 
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In Hong Kong, police in riot gear have launched a crackdown on
pro-democracy activists who have been protesting for weeks to demand
greater political freedom. Police used pepper spray and batons,
arresting 45 people. The protests have been further galvanized by video
footage from a local TV broadcaster that shows a group of plainclothes
police dragging a man behind a building, then beating and kicking him.
Hong Kong's security chief says the officers have been "temporarily
removed from current duties." Protesters are vowing to defy the
crackdown and continue their call for free elections without
intervention from China.

 

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