Hong Kong is bracing for a ninth consecutive weekend of mass demonstrations over a controversial extradition bill. Protesters are calling for increased democracy and universal suffrage.
The rally, which was given last-minute permission by the police late Friday, will mark the ninth consecutive weekend that Hong Kong citizens have taken to the streets over a controversial extradition bill. Though the bill has since been shelved, the demonstrations have continued -- throwing the city into a deepening political crisis amid calls for increased democracy and universal suffrage.
Yet it's Monday's demonstrations that are likely to test the limits of both police and protesters. In the morning, demonstrators are planning to block Hong Kong's bus and train system and attempt to spark a citywide traffic jam.In the afternoon, protesters have pledged to gather in seven different Hong Kong districts to hold simultaneous demonstrations.So far, police have only given permission for the Mong Kok and Tseung Kwan O protests. All other demonstrations will be unsanctioned.
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