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The Hong Kong Protests in Pictures

As thousands of people remain on the streets of Hong Kong, even after local police tried to disperse their protests with hoses and tear gas, here is a collection of images of how the protests—that are calling for greater democracy in Hong Kong—have played out over the last few days.

A pro-democracy protestor stands before a photographer in Hong Kong as thousands of others remain on the streets of the city after a weekend of protests. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
Protesters gather in the streets outside the Hong Kong government headquarters on September 30. Thousands of pro-democracy supporters have remained in the streets of Hong Kong for days of protests. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/AFP/Getty Images)
Police fire tear gas on pro-democracy demonstrators near the Hong Kong government headquarters. Parts of central Hong Kong came to a standstill September 28 in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days. (Photo by Aaron Tam/AFP/Getty Images)
A pro-democracy demonstrator runs as police fire tear gas on September 28 near government headquarters in the Admiralty District. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/AFP/Getty Images)
Police use pepper spray in an attempt to disperse pro-democracy protesters. (Photo by Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images)
Protesters clash with riot police. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)
A demonstrator, suffering from tear gas exposure, is assisted by fellow protestors. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/AFP/Getty Images)
A pro-democracy protester wraps his face with plastic to protect himself against tear gas. (Photo by Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images)
A man raises his hands toward a police line outside of the government complex. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)
A pro-democracy protester faces a policeman. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/AFP/Getty Images)
A protester instructs people to move to Chater Road in the Central District. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)
A pro-democracy demonstrator gestures after police fired tear gas towards protesters. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/AFP/Getty Images)
Protesters sit on a street during a pro-democracy protest. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)
A pro-Beijing demonstrator holds a Chinese flag and shouts to pro-democracy activists in Tamar Park on September 26. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/AFP/Getty Images)
Pro-democracy protesters shout slogans during a demonstration at Hong Kong government headquarters. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/AFP/Getty Images)
An injured protester is tended to after clashing with riot police. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
Former legislator and founder of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party Martin Lee, wearing goggles and a mask to protect against pepper spray, talks to the media on September 28. (Photo by Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images)
A man wearing a facemask and plastic wrap on his sunglasses sleeps at a pro-democracy protest on Nathan Road. (Photo by Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images)
Police officers stand in front of pro-democracy protesters. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/AFP/Getty Images)
Police fire tear gas. (Photo credit by Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images)
Pro-democracy demonstrators jump a barrier to escape a cloud of tear gas. (Photo by Xaume Olleros /AFP/Getty Images)
Police officers stand in a cloud of tear gas. (Photo by Xaume Olleros /AFP/Getty Images)
Pro-democracy protesters run away from tear gas fired by the police. (Photo by Alex Ogle/AFP/Getty Images)
Police walk down a stairwell. (Photo by Dale de la Rey/AFP/Getty Images)
A protester sits on top of barricades used to block the road. (Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images)
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