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Thousands March to Turn up Pressure on Hong Kong Government

Associated Press

   HONG KONG - A huge crowd took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday,
   some driven back by tear gas, to demand more democracy and an
   investigation into the use of force to crack down on the six-month-long
   anti-government demonstrations.

   Thousands turned out, from hardened youthful protesters in black
   outfits and face masks to parents with their children.

   Marching near the waterfront on the Kowloon side of Victoria Harbour,
   they sought to keep the pressure on city leader Carrie Lam after
   pro-democracy candidates won district council elections a week earlier.

   "If we don't walk out, the government will say it's just a youth issue,
   but this is a Hong Kong problem that affects all of us," Lily Chau said
   as she pushed her toddler in a stroller. "If we are scared, the
   government will continue to trample on our rights."

   Many held up a hand to indicate the five demands of the movement and
   shouted "Five demands, not one less" and "Disband the police force."

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